AQI

North Slope Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
28(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :3.3µg/m³
PM10 :5.2µg/m³
Good
Moderate
Poor
Unhealthy
Severe
Hazardous
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Primary Air Pollutants North Slope (Alaska)

PM2.53µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM105µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂0µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO99µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂0µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃56µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast North Slope (Alaska)

Now2°
Overcast
17:002°
Overcast
18:001°
Slight snow fall
19:001°
Moderate snow fall
20:000°
Moderate snow fall
21:000°
Moderate snow fall
22:000°
Moderate snow fall
23:000°
Moderate snow fall
00:000°
Moderate snow fall
01:000°
Slight snow fall
02:00-1°
Slight snow fall
03:00-1°
Slight snow fall
04:00-1°
Slight snow fall
05:00-1°
Slight snow fall
06:00-1°
Light drizzle
07:00-1°
Light drizzle
08:00-2°
Light drizzle
09:00-2°
Light drizzle
10:00-2°
Overcast
11:00-2°
Overcast
12:00-2°
Overcast
13:00-2°
Overcast
14:00-2°
Overcast
15:00-1°
Overcast

Health Recommendations for North Slope Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 28

Good
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable

UV Index

2.9

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

17.4 km/h

Moderate wind — noticeable and steady.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data North Slope (Alaska)

27
Min. AQIat 6:00 PM on 3rd Jun
32
Max. AQIat 6:00 AM on 3rd Jun
03-06-2026Time04-06-2026

United States Major Cities AQI Overview


Most Polluted Cities by AQI United States

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Poor3x above Standard
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Moderate2x above Standard
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Moderate2x above Standard
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Moderate1x above Standard
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Moderate1x above Standard
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Moderate3x above Standard
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Moderate3x above Standard
73
Moderate2x above Standard
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Moderate1x above Standard
67
Moderate1x above Standard
Last Updated: 03 Jun 2026, 22:43

Health Advice For People Living in North Slope

0.1
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly0.7 Cigarettes
Monthly3 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 0.1 cigarettes a day.

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is calculated using the average PM2.5 concentration from the past 24 hours, assuming constant exposure throughout that period.
Solutions for North Slope Current AQI (US)
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable
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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

North Slope · Current air quality: Good · AQI 28

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

Risk of Headaches symptoms is Low when AQI of North Slope is Good (0-50).

Common signs

Common signs and symptoms include: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do’s :
  • Prefer indoor, filtered air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Drink water and pause from screen time or strong light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Consider using prescribed migraine meds, Store them accessible.
Don’ts :
  • Avoid do intense outdoor exercise during poor AQI periods.
  • Try not to ignore worsening issues that feel unusual for you.

Disclaimer: The health risks mentioned above are precautionary recommendations based on current AQI levels. While you may not experience immediate effects, prolonged exposure to air pollution can lead to these health issues over time. This is not medical advice. Please consult a clinician if you experience severe, unusual, or worsening symptoms.

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Air Quality FAQs at North Slope, Alaska

The current real-time AQI (US) level in North Slope, Alaska is 28 (Good). This was last updated recently.

The best AQI (US) level was generally lower during the early afternoon in the last 24 hours.

The worst AQI (US) level typically peaks during early morning or late evening hours due to temperature inversion.

The AQI (US) levels in North Slope, Alaska have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are good for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.