Worst air pollution Highlands - Edmonton, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Highlands is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 28.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Highlands is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 27.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Highlands's air quality benefits from its elevated river-valley-edge position, with 112th Avenue traffic the modest primary local source.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
28.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
27.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Highlands right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Highlands is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 28.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Highlands?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Highlands will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 27.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Highlands?
Highlands's air quality varies through the year, influenced by its elevated position along the river-valley edge near 112th Avenue. Winter cold snaps can trap vehicle exhaust and heating emissions close to the ground on calm days, while summer heat and drifting wildfire smoke occasionally push pollution higher. Strong prairie winds usually clear the air within a day or two.
Are air quality levels in Highlands 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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