Worst air pollution Ingonish, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Ingonish is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 18.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Ingonish is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 21.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Highlands Links air quality benefits from its remote position within Cape Breton Highlands National Park, far removed from industrial or urban sources, with Atlantic sea breezes providing reliable ventilation along the coastal holes. Vehicle traffic on the Cabot Trail contributes minimal local emissions, keeping air quality consistently excellent throughout the golf season.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Good
18.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
21.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.7/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.5/100
Pollen forecast in Ingonish
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Is air quality bad in Ingonish right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Ingonish is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 18.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ingonish?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Ingonish will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 21.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ingonish?
Golfers here rarely encounter any air quality concerns, given the remote national park setting and reliable Atlantic sea breezes along the coastal holes. The forested inland stretches can hold a touch more pollen on still spring days, but conditions remain comfortable throughout the season.
Are air quality levels in Ingonish 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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