Worst air pollution Kingston, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kingston is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kingston is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kingston's air quality benefits from its St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario confluence position, with river and lake breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the 401 is the primary local source.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
37.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
30.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kingston right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kingston is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kingston?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kingston will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kingston?
Kingston sees clear seasonal swings in air quality, driven in part by its position where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River. Air quality is generally good, though spring and fall fieldwork stir up dust and occasional agricultural burning, and summer humidity can trap haze close to the ground. Away from the main roads, air quality generally stays good even during the busier farming months.
Are air quality levels in Kingston 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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