Worst air pollution Downtown Kelowna - Kelowna, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Downtown Kelowna is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5 and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 63.3/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Downtown Kelowna is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 60.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Downtown Kelowna's air quality benefits from Okanagan Lake breezes, with Highway 97 traffic through the city core the primary modest local source.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Poor
63.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
63.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
60.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
60.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Downtown Kelowna right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Downtown Kelowna is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 63.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Downtown Kelowna?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Downtown Kelowna will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 60.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Downtown Kelowna?
Downtown Kelowna sees clear seasonal swings in air quality, driven in part by its lakeside core on Okanagan Lake. 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 Downtown 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.
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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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