AQI 58 · PM10 · Trend: Stable
| Average AQI | 58 |
| Good Days / Year | 185 |
| Unhealthy Days / Year | 18 |
| Primary Pollutant | PM10 |
| PM2.5 Average | 10 µg/m³ |
| Trend | → Stable |
| Monitoring Stations | 22 |
| Nonattainment Areas | 1 |
Nevada faces desert dust challenges across the state, with Las Vegas and Reno experiencing the most significant air quality issues. California wildfire smoke increasingly impacts western Nevada communities. Rapid growth in Las Vegas generates construction dust.
NDEP Bureau of Air Quality Planning manages standards. Clark County (Las Vegas) has separate air quality management authority. Strict dust control for construction sites.
Clark County (Las Vegas) — PM10 nonattainment. Washoe County (Reno) — PM10 limited maintenance area. Desert dust is a persistent challenge.