Worst air pollution Butterfly Conservatory Niagara - Niagara Falls, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Butterfly Conservatory Niagara 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: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Butterfly Conservatory Niagara is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Butterfly Conservatory's air quality benefits from its Niagara Parkway position amid botanical gardens, with tourist coach traffic the primary local source amid otherwise good Niagara Peninsula ventilation.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

33.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

27.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

3.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Butterfly Conservatory Niagara right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Butterfly Conservatory Niagara is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 33.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Butterfly Conservatory Niagara?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Butterfly Conservatory Niagara will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 27.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Butterfly Conservatory Niagara?

Butterfly Conservatory Niagara sees clear seasonal swings in air quality, driven in part by its greenhouse setting amid the Niagara Parks gardens. The lake's moderating effect keeps air quality fairly good year-round, with summer heat occasionally pushing ozone levels up and cross-border traffic adding to the mix. The escarpment and lake together create a moderating effect that keeps extremes fairly rare.

Are air quality levels in Butterfly Conservatory Niagara 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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