AQI 48 · Ozone · Trend: Improving
| Average AQI | 48 |
| Good Days / Year | 225 |
| Unhealthy Days / Year | 8 |
| Primary Pollutant | Ozone |
| PM2.5 Average | 8.5 µg/m³ |
| Trend | ↓ Improving |
| Monitoring Stations | 35 |
| Nonattainment Areas | 1 |
Virginia's air quality varies significantly by region. Northern Virginia shares DC metro ozone concerns, while the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge enjoy clean mountain air. The state's coal mining region in southwestern Virginia has seen improvement as mines close.
VA DEQ Air Quality Division manages standards. Northern Virginia vehicle emissions testing. Member of RGGI. Coal plant retirement plans.
Northern Virginia (DC metro) — marginal ozone nonattainment. Virginia has generally improved air quality as coal plants transition to cleaner fuels.