Which city has better air quality, Hanford or Montpelier?
Montpelier has better overall air quality with an average AQI of 30 ("Good") compared to Hanford's AQI of 88 ("Moderate"). That is a difference of 58 AQI points.
How does PM2.5 compare between Hanford and Montpelier?
Montpelier has a lower PM2.5 average at 5.2 μg/m³, while Hanford averages 17 μg/m³. The EPA annual standard is 12 μg/m³. Montpelier meets the EPA standard while Hanford exceeds it.
Which city has more good air quality days, Hanford or Montpelier?
Montpelier has 84% good air quality days compared to 22% in Hanford. That means residents of Montpelier enjoy clean air about 62 percentage points more often.
How does wildfire risk compare between Hanford and Montpelier?
Hanford has a very high wildfire risk while Montpelier has a low risk. Montpelier may experience less wildfire smoke impact on air quality.
What are the primary pollutants in Hanford vs Montpelier?
Hanford's primary pollutant is PM2.5 (ozone avg 60 ppb), while Montpelier's is PM2.5 (ozone avg 28 ppb). Both cities share the same primary pollutant, though concentrations differ.