Worst air pollution Rideau - Brandon, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Rideau is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 25.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Rideau is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 22.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rideau's air quality reflects its residential south-Brandon position, with Victoria Avenue traffic the modest primary local source.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
25.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
22.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Rideau right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Rideau is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 25.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rideau?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Rideau will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 22.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rideau?
The air over Rideau varies through the year, influenced by its residential streets in south Brandon. Winter cold snaps can trap local emissions near the ground on calm days, while hot, dry summers bring farm dust and a real risk of wildfire smoke drifting in from further afield. The wide-open landscape means a stiff prairie wind rarely takes long to clear things out.
Are air quality levels in Rideau 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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