Worst air pollution Kelowna, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Kelowna is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and NO2 are moderate; PM10 is fair; O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 46.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Kelowna is poor. AQI worsens to poor; NO2 increases to poor; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (NO2: 62.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kelowna's air quality reflects its Okanagan Valley bowl, where summer wildfire smoke drifting from surrounding forests is the dominant concern, while lake-effect breezes provide some relief and orchard operations add seasonal dust.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
43.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
62.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
49.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
33.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
62.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kelowna right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Kelowna is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 46.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kelowna?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Kelowna will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (NO2: 62.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kelowna?
Kelowna's air quality follows a seasonal rhythm tied to its position amid the vineyards and orchards of the Okanagan Valley. The valley's winter temperature inversions can trap cool, stagnant air and smog close to the ground, while hot, dry summers bring a real risk of wildfire smoke and orchard dust. Wind moving through the valley plays a large role in whether smoke or smog lingers or clears quickly.
Are air quality levels in Kelowna 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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