Bismarck
2 monitoring stations · readings from 52 to 53
Average AQI
Air quality in Bismarck
Air quality in Bismarck is currently 53 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Bismarck right now.
We aggregate 2 stations across Bismarck. Individual stations range from 52 at the cleanest to 53 at the worst, so conditions vary across Bismarck — the local figure matters more than the average.
Bismarck breaks down into 2 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Bismarck Residential is reading highest at 53 and North 16th Street lowest at 52.
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 Bismarck
About Bismarck
Coordinates
46.825, -100.768
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
2
Reporting in this area
Spread
52 – 53
Cleanest to worst station reading
Bismarck air quality, answered
Bismarck is currently reading an AQI of 53, which is Moderate. It is the average across 2 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.
53 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 2 stations in Bismarck, reading between 52 and 53.
Of the stations currently listed for Bismarck, Bismarck Residential is reading highest at 53 (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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