Utqiagvik, ALASKA
North Slope Borough Area Wide Air Quality Study
LOCATION OVERVIEW
Utqiagvik (BRW), formerly known as Barrow, is the largest village on the North Slope of Alaska with a population of nearly 5,000. It is located 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, making it the northernmost city in the United States. Utqiagvik sits at an elevation of 10 feet. There are four locations where data is being collected. Further information is provided in Table 6 below and Figure 5 to the right.
Table 6: Sensor Location Details for Utqiagvik.
Figure 5: Utqiagvik Air Sensor Locations.
LOCATION OVERVIEW
Utqiagvik (BRW), formerly known as Barrow, is the largest village on the North Slope of Alaska with a population of nearly 5,000. It is located 330 miles north of the Arctic Circle, making it the northernmost city in the United States. Utqiagvik sits at an elevation of 10 feet. There are four locations where data are being collected. Further information is provided in Table 6 and Figure 5 below.
Figure 5: Utqiagvik Air Sensor Locations.
Table 6: Sensor Location Details for Utqiagvik.
AQI Values
Due to data quality concerns with other pollutants being monitored, AQI values currently being reported for this study are limited to PM2.5. AQI values were calculated using EPA’s methodology published in their May 2024 Technical Assistance Document (here). Each daily AQI value is based on the 24-hour average PM2.5 concentration at a given location. Because sensor calibration is ongoing, current data and AQI values are subject to change. Final values will be posted when available. Linked below are the available AQI values for Utqiagvik (BRW).
