Air Quality
Air pollution indicators for New York.
Monitored days with good air quality
1990–2025U.S. EPA AirData, Annual AQI by County, all monitored New York counties.
Monitored days unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse
1990–2025U.S. EPA AirData, Annual AQI by County (AQI above 100).
| Indicator | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Average PM2.5 (µg/m³)2023, EPA | 6.9 | 8.0 |
Wildfires
Wildfire activity in New York.
| Indicator | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Acres burned per year2023, NIFC | 1,500 | 7,000,000 |
Drought
Drought conditions in New York.
Area in drought (D1–D4), yearly average
2000–2025U.S. Drought Monitor (NDMC / USDA / NOAA), average of weekly maps.
Area in extreme or exceptional drought (D3–D4)
2000–2025U.S. Drought Monitor (NDMC / USDA / NOAA), average of weekly maps.
Water Usage
Water withdrawals in New York.
| Indicator | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-capita public water use (gal/day)2015, USGS | 118 | 82 |
CO2 Emissions
Energy-related carbon emissions in New York.
Energy-related CO₂ emissions
1970–2021U.S. EIA State Energy Data System, all sectors and fuels (FRED EMISSCO2TOTVTTTONYA).
Transportation CO₂ emissions
1970–2021U.S. EIA State Energy Data System, transportation sector (FRED EMISSCO2TOTVTCTONYA).
| Indicator | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-capita CO2 emissions (t)2022, EIA | 7.8 | 14.7 |
Climate Indicators
Temperature and precipitation trends in New York.
Average annual temperature
1895–2025NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Climate at a Glance, statewide January–December average.
Annual precipitation
1895–2025NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Climate at a Glance, statewide January–December total.