Worst air pollution Gatineau, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Gatineau is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Gatineau is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Gatineau's air quality benefits from its Ottawa River valley position across from Ottawa, with vehicle traffic on Highway 50 the primary local source amid generally good river-valley ventilation.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
36.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
30.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Gatineau right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Gatineau is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gatineau?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Gatineau will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Gatineau?
The air over Gatineau varies through the year, influenced by its position across the Ottawa River from downtown Ottawa. Warmer months usually bring elevated ozone and haze as heat, sunlight and vehicle emissions interact, while cooler months bring a marked improvement, apart from occasional temperature inversions that trap pollutants near the surface overnight. Being farther from the downtown core generally keeps conditions a little calmer here than in central Ottawa.
Are air quality levels in Gatineau 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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