Worst air pollution Konza Prairie Biological Station - Manhattan, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Konza Prairie Biological Station is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; O3 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 45.4/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Konza Prairie Biological Station is moderate. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 44.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Since Konza Prairie Biological Station is a tallgrass prairie research preserve in the Flint Hills, its air quality mirrors Manhattan overall rather than following a separate local pattern. Checking conditions closer to visit time is still the best way to plan around this specific site.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
45.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
45.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
44.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Konza Prairie Biological Station right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Konza Prairie Biological Station is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 45.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 45.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Konza Prairie Biological Station?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Konza Prairie Biological Station will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 44.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Konza Prairie Biological Station?
Like the rest of Manhattan, Konza Prairie Biological Station sees air quality change through the year. In short, winter generally brings the cleanest air, aside from brief inversion episodes during calm cold spells, 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 Konza Prairie Biological Station 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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