Weather Makes a Difference: 8-hour
Ozone Trends for 1997-2007
State and Local Information for EPA Region 9
Arizona
California
Nevada
Composite trend for available sites in these states:
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Arizona
Ozone
On average, ozone adjusted for weather conditions increased 2 percent between 1997 and
2007. Ozone trends vary from site to site.
Trends for 1997-2007 for rural sites and urban areas with complete ozone and
meteorology data are presented below. Ozone season (May 1 - September 30) averages
of daily maximum 8-hour ozone were adjusted to remove the influence of year-to-year
variability in weather conditions. The dotted line shows the trend in observed values at
monitoring sites, while the solid line illustrates the underlying ozone trend after removing
the effects of weather. The solid line serves as a more accurate ozone trend for assessing
changes in emissions. Typical weather conditions are determined by averaging
conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, etc.) for the time period presented. The
information provided is useful for reviewing the weather influence for a particular ozone
season. The solid line represents ozone levels anticipated under typical weather
conditions.
Seasonal Average 8-hour Ozone Trends
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California
Ozone
On average, ozone adjusted for weather conditions decreased 2 percent between 1997 and
2007. Several monitoring sites showed improvements in ozone. These improvements in
ozone are in response to both state and regional reductions in NOx and VOC emissions.
Ozone trends vary from site to site.
Trends for 1997-2007 for rural sites and urban areas with complete ozone and
meteorology data are presented below. Ozone season (May 1 - September 30) averages
of daily maximum 8-hour ozone were adjusted to remove the influence of year-to-year
variability in weather conditions. The dotted line shows the trend in observed values at
monitoring sites, while the solid line illustrates the underlying ozone trend after removing
the effects of weather. The solid line serves as a more accurate ozone trend for assessing
changes in emissions. Typical weather conditions are determined by averaging
conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, etc.) for the time period presented. The
information provided is useful for reviewing the weather influence for a particular ozone
season. The solid line represents ozone levels anticipated under typical weather
conditions.
Seasonal Average 8-hour Ozone Trends
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Nevada
Ozone
In Las Vegas ozone adjusted for weather conditions has gradually declined since 1998.
Trends for 1997-2007 for a aite with complete ozone and meteorology data are presented
below. Ozone season (May I - September 30) averages of daily maximum 8-hour ozone
were adjusted to remove the influence of year-to-year variability in weather conditions.
The dotted line shows the trend in observed values at monitoring sites, while the solid
line illustrates the underlying ozone trend after removing the effects of weather. The
solid line serves as a more accurate ozone trend for assessing changes in emissions.
Typical weather conditions are determined by averaging conditions (e.g., temperature,
humidity, etc.) for the time period presented. The information provided is useful for
reviewing the weather influence for a particular ozone season. The solid line represents
ozone levels anticipated under typical weather conditions.
Seasonal Average 8-hour Ozone Trends
Las Vegas, NV 8-hr Ozone Trends
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