Worst air pollution Fredericton, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Fredericton 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: 38.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Fredericton is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 32.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Fredericton's air quality benefits from its Saint John River valley position, with Highway 8 traffic through the capital the primary modest local source.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

38.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

17.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

32.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Fredericton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Fredericton is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 38.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fredericton?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Fredericton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 32.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Fredericton?

Fredericton experiences a distinct seasonal pattern in air quality, tied to its riverside setting along the Saint John River. Coastal fog and summer humidity are the main features, occasionally trapping local emissions on calm, muggy days, while winter storms off the Atlantic usually keep the air scoured clean. Onshore breezes off the Atlantic usually clear the air within a day or so.

Are air quality levels in Fredericton 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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