Worst air pollution Downtown Fort McMurray - Fort McMurray, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Downtown Fort McMurray is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and NO2 are fair; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM2.5: 29.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Downtown Fort McMurray is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 24.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Downtown Fort McMurray's air quality reflects its river-confluence valley position, with Highway 63 traffic and nearby oil-sands facility emissions the primary local sources.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
29.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
24.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Downtown Fort McMurray right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Downtown Fort McMurray is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM2.5: 29.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Downtown Fort McMurray?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Downtown Fort McMurray will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 24.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Downtown Fort McMurray?
Seasonal air quality in Downtown Fort McMurray is closely linked to its river-confluence valley position near Highway 63 and the oil-sands facilities. Air quality is generally very good outside of wildfire season, though hot, dry summers can bring smoky, hazy stretches when fires burn across the wider region. Local monitoring stations often see their highest readings of the year during major regional fire events.
Are air quality levels in Downtown Fort McMurray 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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