Worst air pollution Halifax Seaport - Halifax, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Halifax Seaport 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: 37.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Halifax Seaport is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Halifax Seaport's air quality reflects its working-harbourfront position, with cruise-ship and container-terminal traffic contributing local emissions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
37.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
30.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Halifax Seaport right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Halifax Seaport is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Halifax Seaport?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Halifax Seaport will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Halifax Seaport?
The Halifax Seaport's air quality changes through the year largely because of its working waterfront setting near downtown. 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 Halifax Seaport 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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