AQI 48 · PM2.5 · Trend: Improving
| Average AQI | 48 |
| Good Days / Year | 222 |
| Unhealthy Days / Year | 8 |
| Primary Pollutant | PM2.5 |
| PM2.5 Average | 8.5 µg/m³ |
| Trend | ↓ Improving |
| Monitoring Stations | 65 |
| Nonattainment Areas | 1 |
New York's air quality has improved dramatically in recent decades, especially in NYC. The 2012 ban on heavy heating oil eliminated one of the city's worst pollution sources. Upstate New York generally has good to excellent air quality.
NY DEC Air Resources Division manages standards. NYC has additional local regulations (Local Law 97 building emissions). Member of RGGI. Adopts California vehicle standards.
NYC metro — ozone nonattainment. New York has dramatically improved air quality since banning heavy heating oil and reducing coal power.