Worst air pollution Theodore Wirth Park - Minneapolis, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Theodore Wirth Park 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 Theodore Wirth Park 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 Theodore Wirth Park records good air quality on the city's northwestern side, with Minneapolis's largest park providing substantial woodland and wetland filtration. Distance from the freeway corridor and the park's open meadow and forest character keep readings consistently below the city average throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

37.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.8/100

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

6.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Theodore Wirth Park right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Theodore Wirth Park 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 Theodore Wirth Park?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Theodore Wirth Park 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 Theodore Wirth Park?

At Theodore Wirth Park, air quality tends to follow Minneapolis's broader seasonal rhythm. Typically, the cleanest conditions usually come in winter, once the growing season dust and pollen have passed, while both spring planting and autumn harvest bring short bursts of elevated dust and smoke. Wide-open terrain generally helps disperse pollution quickly once the wind picks up.

Are air quality levels in Theodore Wirth Park 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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