Worst air pollution River Heights - Medicine Hat, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in River Heights is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 25.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in River Heights is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 22.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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River Heights's air quality benefits from its river-valley-edge position, with Trans-Canada Highway traffic nearby the modest primary local source.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
25.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
22.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in River Heights right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in River Heights is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 25.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in River Heights?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in River Heights will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 22.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in River Heights?
River Heights's air quality changes through the year largely because of its river-valley-edge streets near the Trans-Canada Highway. Cold winter days can trap heating emissions close to the ground, while summer heat, farm dust and occasional wildfire smoke can push pollution higher than usual. Strong, steady prairie winds usually clear the air within a day or two of any buildup.
Are air quality levels in River Heights 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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