AQI 52 · PM2.5 · Trend: Improving
| Average AQI | 52 |
| Good Days / Year | 200 |
| Unhealthy Days / Year | 12 |
| Primary Pollutant | PM2.5 |
| PM2.5 Average | 9.5 µg/m³ |
| Trend | ↓ Improving |
| Monitoring Stations | 28 |
| Nonattainment Areas | 1 |
Alabama's air quality varies significantly by region. Birmingham's Jones Valley traps industrial emissions, while coastal Mobile benefits from Gulf breezes. The state has seen improvements as coal plants retire and steel production declines.
Alabama follows federal EPA standards with ADEM (Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management) oversight. The state has historically relied on coal power, though plant retirements are improving air quality.
Birmingham-Hoover area — PM2.5 nonattainment. Jefferson County has the state's most monitored air quality due to legacy steel and coal industry.