Fairbanks
4 monitoring stations · readings from 88 to 93
Average AQI
Air quality in Fairbanks
Air quality in Fairbanks is currently 90 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Fairbanks right now.
We aggregate 4 stations across Fairbanks. Individual stations range from 88 at the cleanest to 93 at the worst, so conditions vary across Fairbanks — the local figure matters more than the average.
Fairbanks breaks down into 4 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Hamilton Avenue is reading highest at 93 and Fnsb Ncore lowest at 88.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Stations in Fairbanks
About Fairbanks
Coordinates
64.846, -147.710
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
4
Reporting in this area
Spread
88 – 93
Cleanest to worst station reading
Fairbanks air quality, answered
Fairbanks is currently reading an AQI of 90, which is Moderate. It is the average across 4 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
90 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 4 stations in Fairbanks, reading between 88 and 93.
Of the stations currently listed for Fairbanks, Hamilton Avenue is reading highest at 93 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this city, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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