Air Quality in Hennepin, Minnesota
42
Median AQI (2024)
166
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
243
Good Days (2024)
47
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 | 166 | 243 | 119 | 4 | 101 | 242 |
| 2023 | 52 | 187 | 173 | 175 | 17 | 69 | 273 |
| 2022 | 42 | 96 | 244 | 121 | 0 | 79 | 255 |
| 2021 | 45 | 157 | 213 | 149 | 3 | 92 | 219 |
| 2020 | 48 | 158 | 206 | 158 | 2 | 12 | 289 |
| 2019 | 49 | 95 | 187 | 178 | 0 | 41 | 230 |
| 2018 | 51 | 104 | 175 | 189 | 1 | 38 | 216 |
| 2017 | 52 | 115 | 166 | 198 | 1 | 35 | 188 |
| 2016 | 48 | 145 | 198 | 166 | 2 | 30 | 180 |
| 2015 | 52 | 119 | 155 | 207 | 3 | 39 | 228 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 69 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 45 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 43 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 20 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 45 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 48 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 35 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 43 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 16 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 11 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 35 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 41 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 22 | Good | NO2 |
| Nov 10, 2024 | 43 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 45 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 16 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 40 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 60 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | 40 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 68 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 77 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 21 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 41 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 48 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM10 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM10 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
Monitoring Stations
MT SANAI HOSPITAL, 2215 PARK AVENUE
318 4TH STREET NE
704 HENNEPIN AVE.
3002 HENNEPIN AVENUE SOUTH
3104 Pacific Street
1404 CENTRAL AVENUE NE
1422 WEST LAKE STREET SUITE 210, MPLS
2300 N Second St
Park Ave South between 26th and 28th street
Bloomington Ave between 26th and 27th streets
Little Earth parking lot off Cedar Ave
Little Earth community garden
E 25th between 12th & 13th Aves
5th Ave S between 24th & 25th Sts
East Phillips Park
CHICAGO AVE SOUTH OF FRANKLIN AVE
E 18th St between Park and Elliot Aves
Peace Garden Site
E 17th St between Stevens & 2nd Ave
2438 18th Ave S
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Hennepin, Minnesota?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Hennepin 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 stable.
Is Hennepin a good place to live for air quality?
Hennepin has a 10-year average median AQI of 48. In 2024, there were 243 days with "Good" air quality and 4 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Hennepin the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Hennepin is PM2.5. This is monitored by 47 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 Hennepin?
There are 47 active EPA monitoring stations in Hennepin, Minnesota. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.