MN · 17 reporting areas
Minnesota air quality today
AirNow lists 17 reporting areas in Minnesota; 16 have a current hourly AQI. The highest current reading is AQI 69 (Moderate, PM2.5). Preliminary EPA AirNow data; latest reading Oct 28, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT.
All Minnesota areas
| Area | AQI now | Main pollutant | As of (local) | Today's forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Area | 69Moderate | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 56Moderate |
| Twin Cities | 44Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 56Moderate |
| Duluth Area | 42Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 53Moderate |
| Southern Twin Cities Metro | 41Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 56Moderate |
| East Central Minnesota | 39Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 52Moderate |
| Northern Twin Cities Metro | 38Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 56Moderate |
| South Central Minnesota | 36Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 56Moderate |
| St. Cloud Area | 33Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 53Moderate |
| North Central Minnesota | 29Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 50Good |
| Central Minnesota | 27Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 53Moderate |
| Southwestern Minnesota | 26Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 53Moderate |
| Minnesota Arrowhead | 21Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 39Good |
| West Central Minnesota | 19Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 53Moderate |
| Northwestern Minnesota | 16Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 50Good |
| Red River Valley North | 14Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 50Good |
| Red River Valley South | 14Good | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | 53Moderate |
| Mississippi River Valley | — | — | — | 55Moderate |
Source: U.S. EPA AirNow reporting area file, published Oct 28, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT. Areas without a number report a category only or have no current reading.
Reading this table
Each area's AQI is the highest of the pollutants its agency reports, usually ozone or fine particles (PM2.5). A reading of 101 or more is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Open an area to see its forecast, nearby monitor readings and health guidance, or see the AQI scale.
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