Sioux Falls Good

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Updated: Mar 9, 2021, 11:00 AM

Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Current Weather

0.4°C

Temperature

54%

Humidity

14.7

mph wind

Mainly clear

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

—

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

—

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

36.8

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

—

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

—

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

—

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: O3

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sun

3/7

avg

Mon

3/8

avg

Tue

3/9

avg

Wed

3/10

avg

Thu

3/11

avg

Fri

3/12

avg

Health Guidance

✅

General population: No restrictions. Enjoy outdoor activities.

✅

Sensitive groups: Air quality is good. Normal activities are fine.

💨

Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: South Dakota Department of Evnironment & Natural Resources, Air Now - US EPA, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Sioux Falls today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Sioux Falls is 37, which is classified as "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50

Good

51–100

Moderate

101–150

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

151–200

Unhealthy

201–300

Very Unhealthy

301+

Hazardous