Worst air pollution Parc national du Bic - Rimouski, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Parc national du Bic is fair. PM1 is fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Parc national du Bic is fair. O3 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 46.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Parc national du Bic's air quality benefits from its St. Lawrence estuary coastal position near Rimouski, with river and gulf breezes providing outstanding natural ventilation.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Medium

50.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

49.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

50.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

46.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

46.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Parc national du Bic right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Parc national du Bic is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 20.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Parc national du Bic?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Parc national du Bic will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 39.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 46.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Parc national du Bic?

Air quality at Parc national du Bic shifts noticeably across the seasons, shaped by its rocky coastal setting on the St. Lawrence near Rimouski. Spring planting and fall harvest can raise dust levels briefly, while summer heat occasionally pushes up ground-level ozone; winter usually brings the cleanest, calmest air of the year. Away from the main roads, air quality generally stays good even during the busier farming months.

Are air quality levels in Parc national du Bic 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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