Air Quality in North Slope, Alaska

5
Median AQI (2024)
32
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
120
Good Days (2024)
1
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 5 3212000 0120
2023 4 7712010 0121
2022 7 1709541 0100
2021 5 5311310 0114
2020 6 5411110 0112
2019 6 6910820 0110

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 29, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Nov 26, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Nov 2, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Oct 27, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Oct 21, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Oct 15, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Oct 12, 2024 0 GoodPM2.5
Oct 9, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Sep 30, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Sep 27, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Sep 24, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Sep 21, 2024 0 GoodPM2.5
Sep 18, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Sep 15, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Sep 12, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Sep 9, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Sep 6, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Sep 3, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Aug 31, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Aug 28, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Aug 25, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Aug 22, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Aug 19, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Aug 16, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Aug 13, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Aug 10, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Aug 7, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Aug 4, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Aug 1, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Jul 29, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Jul 26, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Jul 23, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Jul 20, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Jul 17, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Jul 14, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Jul 11, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Jul 8, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Jul 5, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
Jul 2, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Jun 29, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Jun 26, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Jun 23, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Jun 20, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Jun 17, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Jun 14, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Jun 11, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Jun 8, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Jun 5, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Jun 2, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
May 30, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
May 27, 2024 1 GoodPM2.5
May 24, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
May 21, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
May 18, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
May 15, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
May 12, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
May 9, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
May 6, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
May 3, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Apr 30, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Apr 27, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Apr 24, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Apr 21, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Apr 18, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Apr 15, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Apr 12, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Apr 9, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Apr 6, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Apr 3, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Mar 31, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5

Monitoring Stations

Toolik Lake Field Station
Not in a City
Est. 2018-11-09
68.6372, -149.5909

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in North Slope, Alaska?

Based on EPA data from 2024, North Slope has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 5, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is North Slope a good place to live for air quality?

North Slope has a 10-year average median AQI of 5. In 2024, there were 120 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect North Slope the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in North Slope is PM2.5. This is monitored by 1 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 North Slope?

There are 1 active EPA monitoring stations in North Slope, Alaska. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.