Worst air pollution Mississippi River Gorge - Minneapolis, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mississippi River Gorge 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: 37.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mississippi River Gorge is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Minneapolis's Mississippi River Gorge records good air quality along the dramatic river valley cutting through south Minneapolis, with the deep gorge and extensive parkway tree canopy providing strong natural filtration. The gorge's sheltered valley position keeps readings below the surrounding flat city grid, and river breezes provide consistent ventilation throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
37.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
30.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mississippi River Gorge right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mississippi River Gorge is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 37.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mississippi River Gorge?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mississippi River Gorge will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mississippi River Gorge?
This neighborhood in Minneapolis sees air quality shift through the year. In short, the cleanest conditions usually come in winter, once the growing season dust and pollen have passed, whereas summer heat and humidity drive ozone formation, and agricultural dust can spike particulate levels during planting and harvest. Farm-heavy surrounding land is the main source of the seasonal dust spikes.
Are air quality levels in Mississippi River Gorge 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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