Worst air pollution Masson-Angers - Gatineau, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Masson-Angers is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Masson-Angers is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 35.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Masson-Angers' air quality benefits from its Ottawa River shoreline position at eastern Gatineau's edge, with river breezes providing reasonable suburban ventilation.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
37.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
35.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Masson-Angers right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Masson-Angers is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Masson-Angers?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Masson-Angers will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 35.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Masson-Angers?
Seasonal air quality in Masson-Angers is closely linked to its riverside streets on Gatineau's eastern edge. The warmest months typically see the poorest air quality, with heat and heavy traffic driving up smog levels on windless days, whereas fall and winter tend to bring cleaner, more variable conditions. Sitting across the river from downtown Ottawa, it shares the same broad seasonal pattern.
Are air quality levels in Masson-Angers 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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