Worst air pollution Riverbend - Edmonton, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Riverbend 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 Riverbend 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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Riverbend's air quality benefits from its extensive river-valley park adjacency, with Whitemud Drive traffic the modest primary local source.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

28.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.1/100

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

14.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Riverbend right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Riverbend 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 Riverbend?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Riverbend 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 Riverbend?

Riverbend sees clear seasonal swings in air quality, driven in part by its extensive river-valley park-adjacent streets near Whitemud Drive. 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 Riverbend 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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