North Dakota
17 monitoring stations · readings from 30 to 59
Average AQI
Air quality in North Dakota
Air quality in North Dakota is currently 52 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in North Dakota right now.
We aggregate 17 stations across North Dakota. Individual stations range from 30 at the cleanest to 59 at the worst, so conditions vary across North Dakota — the local figure matters more than the average.
North Dakota breaks down into 13 cities you can open individually. Of those listed below, Medora is reading highest at 59 and Fargo lowest at 33.
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.
Cities in North Dakota
13 cities
Medora
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 59–59
Central Mckenzie
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 58–58
Dickinson
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 58–58
Watford City
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 58–58
Dunn Center
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
Kenmare
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
55Mandan
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 54–56
Ryder
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 55–55
Beulah
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Minot
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Stanton
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
53Bismarck
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 52–53
33Fargo
Good
- Stations
- 3
- Range
- 30–39
About North Dakota
Coordinates
47.333, -101.141
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
17
Reporting in this area
Spread
30 – 59
Cleanest to worst station reading
Other regions nearby
North Dakota air quality, answered
North Dakota is currently reading an AQI of 52, which is Moderate. It is the average across 17 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.
52 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 17 stations in North Dakota, reading between 30 and 59.
Of the cities currently listed for North Dakota, Medora is reading highest at 59 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this region, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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Every station around it, live — or find out what today's reading means for you personally.