Worst air pollution Saskatoon, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Saskatoon is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 34.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Saskatoon is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Saskatoon's air quality benefits from open prairie wind exposure, though potash-industry rail traffic and summer wildfire smoke drifting from northern forests are notable seasonal local sources.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
34.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
37.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Saskatoon right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Saskatoon is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 34.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Saskatoon?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Saskatoon will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Saskatoon?
Conditions in Saskatoon shift with the calendar, largely because of its position along the South Saskatchewan River on the open prairie. Cold snaps in winter can trap local emissions close to the ground, while summer heat and occasional drought conditions raise the risk of drifting wildfire haze. Strong gusts sweeping across the open prairie generally keep pollution from lingering for long.
Are air quality levels in Saskatoon 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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