Worst air pollution Blaine, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Blaine is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Blaine is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Blaine's air quality benefits from the flat Minnesota Anoka County prairie providing generally good wind dispersal, with vehicle emissions from I-35W and the surrounding suburban residential and commercial character contributing local sources. Lake breezes from Coon Lake and the surrounding chain of lakes provide limited additional ventilation, while summer regional ozone from the Twin Cities metropolitan and agricultural sources is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

36.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

29.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Blaine right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Blaine is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Blaine?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Blaine will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Blaine?

Blaine follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern. In short, the cleanest conditions usually come in winter, once the growing season dust and pollen have passed, whereas spring planting and autumn harvest can push particulate levels up with dust and agricultural burning. Wide-open terrain generally helps disperse pollution quickly once the wind picks up.

Are air quality levels in Blaine based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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