Air Quality in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska
42
Median AQI (2024)
325
Max AQI (2024)
↓ improving
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
213
Good Days (2024)
37
Monitoring Stations
AQI Trend (Median)
Air Quality Days by Category
Annual Summary
| Year | Median AQI | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate Days | Unhealthy Days | Ozone Days | PM2.5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | 325 | 213 | 128 | 25 | 128 | 233 |
| 2023 | 41 | 231 | 224 | 109 | 32 | 135 | 229 |
| 2022 | 43 | 310 | 213 | 105 | 47 | 88 | 274 |
| 2021 | 42 | 189 | 211 | 120 | 34 | 66 | 298 |
| 2020 | 39 | 177 | 231 | 98 | 37 | 76 | 287 |
| 2019 | 44 | 503 | 205 | 121 | 39 | 98 | 258 |
| 2018 | 40 | 158 | 215 | 111 | 39 | 90 | 264 |
| 2017 | 44 | 190 | 212 | 108 | 45 | 73 | 289 |
| 2016 | 46 | 190 | 197 | 113 | 56 | 105 | 250 |
| 2015 | 59 | 263 | 124 | 178 | 63 | 63 | 298 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 170 | Unhealthy | PM2.5 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 147 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 94 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 50 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 95 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 70 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 28 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | 152 | Unhealthy | PM2.5 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 116 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 125 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 129 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 87 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 68 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 60 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 29 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 86 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 84 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 81 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 69 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 74 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 82 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 96 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 90 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 71 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 66 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 25 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 50 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 82 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 74 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 80 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 73 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 10, 2024 | 88 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 77 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 69 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 47 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 35 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 68 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 32 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 25 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 22 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 25 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 27 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 21 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 22 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 66 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
Monitoring Stations
FEDERAL BLDG/2ND & CUSHMAN
HUNTER ELEM/17TH & GILLIAM WY
202 WIEN ST, NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
Nordale Elementary School Hamilton & Eureka
North Pole Water/2696 Mockler Ave, North Pole AK 99507
Hamilton Acres Baptist School / 311 B St., Fairbanks AK 99701
Chena Pump Road-Simplex Grinnell/1005 Chena Pump Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
FNSB Landfill \ 455 Sanduri St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
UAF Farm-USDA Field Building
FNSB Maintenance Building
Ticasuk BrownElementary/ 785 Lakloey Dr, North Pole 99705
Bright Electric/1410 Old Richardson Hwy, North Pole AK, 997805
Eielson AFB Clinic/354th Medical Group; 2630 Central Ave #3349 , Eielson AFB, AK 99702
North Pole Water 5 / 171 5th Ave, North Pole AK 99507
A Street
Artisans
Badger Road Elementary/ BRES
Faith Baptist School
N-Core AMS
NCORE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Fairbanks North Star has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.
Is Fairbanks North Star a good place to live for air quality?
Fairbanks North Star has a 10-year average median AQI of 44. In 2024, there were 213 days with "Good" air quality and 25 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Fairbanks North Star the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Fairbanks North Star is PM2.5. This is monitored by 37 active EPA stations in the county. Other pollutants tracked include ozone, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
How many air quality monitoring stations are in Fairbanks North Star?
There are 37 active EPA monitoring stations in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.