Worst air pollution Kirkland Lake, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Kirkland Lake is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 31.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kirkland Lake is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Kirkland Lake, traffic is comparatively light, so nearby farmland dust and seasonal burning shape air quality more than road congestion. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. Short-term spikes can occur with unusual weather or nearby construction and traffic events. Broader regional monitoring generally reflects this same baseline, with small local variation.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
31.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
27.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Kirkland Lake right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kirkland Lake is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 31.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kirkland Lake?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kirkland Lake will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 27.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kirkland Lake?
The depths of winter usually mark the low point for local air quality, driven by the combination of home heating and calm winter air that resists mixing. Summer heat pushes ozone to the forefront of local air quality concerns, as hot, sunny days accelerate local ozone formation, occasionally compounded by drifting smoke. Spring and autumn tend to offer a breather, with steadier winds helping keep pollutant levels down.
Are air quality levels in Kirkland Lake 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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