Ozone forms on hot, sunny afternoons, so it peaks in summer; plan runs and outdoor play for the morning on high-ozone days. Fine particles (PM2.5) come from wildfire smoke, traffic and wood burning and can spike in any season. Above 100, people with asthma, heart or lung conditions, older adults and children should limit long or heavy exertion outdoors.
In 2024, 25% of days had good air (AQI 50 or below) at Clark County monitors, 64% were moderate and 40 days reached unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse. The median AQI was 64.
When is air quality worst in North Las Vegas?
From 2022 to 2024, July had the highest average AQI (88) and March the lowest (51).
What is the main air pollutant in North Las Vegas?
ozone (smog) was the main pollutant on 251 of 366 days in 2024.
Is North Las Vegas’s air getting better or worse?
The median AQI was 61 in 2015 and 64 in 2024; days at unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse went from 23 to 40.
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