Worst air pollution Mount Hope - Hamilton, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Mount Hope 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: 32.5/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Mount Hope is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 33.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Mount Hope, dense traffic and everyday urban activity are the main drivers of local particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide levels. Nearby trees help trap a portion of this particulate load before it spreads. Wind patterns on any given day can shift this picture meaningfully in either direction. Short-term spikes can occur with unusual weather or nearby construction and traffic events.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
32.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
33.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mount Hope right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Mount Hope is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 32.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mount Hope?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Mount Hope will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 33.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mount Hope?
Particulate levels here tend to peak during the winter months more than any other season, as cold, stagnant air traps heating and traffic emissions close to street level through the winter. Summer heat pushes ozone to the forefront of air quality concerns in this dense area, with summer's combination of heat, sun, and dense traffic driving some of the year's highest ozone readings.
Are air quality levels in Mount Hope 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: 24 August 2026 at 02:28 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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