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Environmental & Demographic Profile — Ottertail, MN (56571)

Postal region 56571 covers Ottertail, MN within Otter Tail County. With an estimated population of 1,761 residents and a population density of 14.7 people/sq mi, local atmospheric dynamics are regularly evaluated. Located in the America/Chicago time zone, live monitoring tracks real-time shifts in ambient conditions.

Ottertail operates within a low-density regional landscape. While direct vehicle output is localized, air quality metrics remain susceptible to agricultural particulate movement and wide-area wind dispersal.

Geographic & Administrative Details

  • County: Otter Tail County
  • Coordinates: 46.4386, -95.5394
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Associated Regions: Otter Tail

Frequently Asked Questions About Ottertail Air Quality

What is the primary air pollutant in Ottertail, MN?

Primary pollutants monitored in Ottertail include Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10), Ground-level Ozone (O₃), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂), and Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂).

Is it safe to exercise outdoors today in Ottertail (56571)?

Safety depends on the live Air Quality Index (AQI). An index between 0 and 50 represents ideal conditions. If readings rise above 100, sensitive individuals should reduce outdoor exertion.

How often is air quality data updated for ZIP code 56571?

Telemetry feeds and station observations update live via atmospheric tracking models.

How Weather Data is Calculated

Weather measurements on AQIFinder.com are computed via high-resolution numerical weather prediction models and meteorological station observations provided directly through open API data sources.

1. Temperature & Atmospheric Physics

Air temperature measurements are recorded in degrees Celsius (°C). Sensors utilize radiation shields to filter interference from solar reflection, guaranteeing precise ambient readings.

2. Integration with Air Quality (AQI)

Atmospheric dynamics like boundary layer height, temperature inversions, and local wind fields directly determine particulate dispersal (PM2.5 / PM10) and chemical pollutant behavior.