Worst air pollution Saguenay Fjord - Saguenay, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Saguenay Fjord is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Saguenay Fjord is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 39.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Saguenay Fjord's air quality benefits from its dramatic, largely undeveloped fjord setting, with minimal human activity keeping this UNESCO-recognized natural landmark among Quebec's cleanest environments.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
50.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
39.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Saguenay Fjord right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Saguenay Fjord is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 50.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Saguenay Fjord?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Saguenay Fjord will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.8/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 39.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Saguenay Fjord?
The Saguenay Fjord's air quality follows a seasonal rhythm tied to the steep forested walls of this glacial fjord. Air quality is typically excellent for much of the year, though summer weekends bring a rise in vehicle traffic from visitors, and occasional wildfire smoke can drift in during hot, dry stretches. Weekday air quality is often noticeably better than on busy summer weekends when visitor numbers peak.
Are air quality levels in Saguenay Fjord 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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