AQI 42 · Ozone · Trend: Stable
| Average AQI | 42 |
| Good Days / Year | 248 |
| Unhealthy Days / Year | 5 |
| Primary Pollutant | Ozone |
| PM2.5 Average | 7.5 µg/m³ |
| Trend | → Stable |
| Monitoring Stations | 6 |
| Nonattainment Areas | 0 |
Rhode Island has good air quality thanks to its coastal location, small size, and strong environmental regulations. The state's main air quality concern is ozone transported from the NYC metro area during summer.
RI DEM Office of Air Resources manages standards. Member of RGGI. Adopts California vehicle emission standards.
No current nonattainment areas. Rhode Island benefits from coastal air circulation and strong New England environmental regulations.