Worst air pollution Bancroft, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Bancroft is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bancroft is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Bancroft's air quality benefits from its remote Canadian Shield position, with the extensive surrounding woodland providing a substantial clean-air buffer amid minimal local traffic or industry.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

36.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

18.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

29.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bancroft right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bancroft is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bancroft?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bancroft will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bancroft?

Air quality in Bancroft shifts noticeably across the seasons, shaped by the forested hills of the near north. Air quality is typically excellent for much of the year, though summer weekends bring a rise in vehicle traffic from visitors, and occasional wildfire smoke can drift in during hot, dry stretches. Weekday air quality is often noticeably better than on busy summer weekends when visitor numbers peak.

Are air quality levels in Bancroft 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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