Worst air pollution Downtown Fort McMurray - Fort McMurray, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Downtown Fort McMurray is fair. NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI and PM2.5 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Downtown Fort McMurray is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.1/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
40.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Downtown Fort McMurray right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Downtown Fort McMurray is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 28.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Downtown Fort McMurray?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Downtown Fort McMurray will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 25.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.1/100).
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.
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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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