Fargo air quality · North Dakota, United States
Most people won't notice any effects at this level
US AQI 53 (Moderate) in Fargo, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Fargo
- PM2.553AQI
- NO₂14AQI
- Ozone4AQI
- SO₂1AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Fargo (Fargo NW).
Is it safe outside in Fargo right now?
Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
What US AQI 51–100 means for your health →
Fargo air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 25average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 40worst day, 11 October
- 11cleanest day, 13 October
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 21, better than the week before (34). 35 of the last 35 days were Good.
Weather in Fargo
No active National Weather Service alerts for Fargo.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Sunny | 64°F | 45°F | 0% |
| Tue 20 | Sunny | 70°F | 46°F | 0% |
| Wed 21 | Sunny | 70°F | 46°F | 0% |
| Thu 22 | Sunny | 72°F | 57°F | 11% |
| Fri 23 | Chance Rain Showers | 72°F | 55°F | 35% |
| Sat 24 | Chance Rain Showers | 64°F | 43°F | 31% |
| Sun 25 | Mostly Sunny | 55°F | 39°F | 11% |
National Weather Service forecast. All US weather alerts →
Nearby cities
US rankingAll 3 cities in North Dakota →
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Fargo air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Fargo right now?
The US AQI in Fargo is 53 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Fargo today?
Fine for most people. Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
How has air quality in Fargo been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Fargo averaged US AQI 25. The worst day was 11 October at 40; the cleanest was 13 October at 11. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Fargo's air quality data come from?
From US EPA AirNow, using 1 monitoring station in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: US EPA AirNow. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.