Worst air pollution Simcoe, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Simcoe is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Simcoe is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Simcoe's air quality benefits from the flat, open Norfolk County farmland surrounding this small town, with agricultural operations and vehicle traffic the primary local sources amid generally good wind dispersal.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

35.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

33.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Simcoe right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Simcoe is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Simcoe?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Simcoe will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Simcoe?

The air over Simcoe varies through the year, influenced by tobacco and tender-fruit farmland of Norfolk County. Air quality is generally good, though spring and fall fieldwork stir up dust and occasional agricultural burning, and summer humidity can trap haze close to the ground. Wind can carry dust well beyond the fields themselves during the busiest planting and harvest weeks.

Are air quality levels in Simcoe 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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