Worst air pollution Canadian Tire Centre - Ottawa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Canadian Tire Centre is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Canadian Tire Centre is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Canadian Tire Centre's air quality reflects its western Ottawa suburban position near Kanata, with vehicle traffic on Highway 417 and event-day congestion contributing local emission sources.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
36.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
29.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Canadian Tire Centre right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Canadian Tire Centre is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Canadian Tire Centre?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Canadian Tire Centre will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Canadian Tire Centre?
Air quality in Canadian Tire Centre shifts noticeably across the seasons, shaped by its suburban setting in Kanata, west of downtown Ottawa. The warmest months typically see the poorest air quality, with heat and heavy traffic driving up smog levels on windless days, whereas fall and winter tend to bring cleaner, more variable conditions. Its distance from the downtown core usually means slightly calmer conditions than central Ottawa.
Are air quality levels in Canadian Tire Centre 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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