Worst air pollution Parc national de la Mauricie - Shawinigan, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Parc national de la Mauricie is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 48.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Parc national de la Mauricie is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 34.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Parc national de la Mauricie's air quality benefits from its extensive, largely roadless Canadian Shield wilderness position, with minimal human activity keeping this park among Quebec's cleanest environments.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
48.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
34.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Parc national de la Mauricie right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Parc national de la Mauricie is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 48.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 48.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Parc national de la Mauricie?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Parc national de la Mauricie will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 34.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Parc national de la Mauricie?
Parc national de la Mauricie's air quality is closely linked to its lake-studded wilderness in the Laurentian foothills. 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 Parc national de la Mauricie 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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