Worst air pollution South Bruce Peninsula, today and tomorrow

Today (26 August): Air quality in South Bruce Peninsula 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: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (27 August 2026): Air quality in South Bruce Peninsula is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In South Bruce Peninsula, lighter traffic and surrounding agricultural land make wind-blown dust and seasonal field activity bigger factors than congestion. Green space close by offers a partial natural check on particulate buildup. Wind patterns on any given day can shift this picture meaningfully in either direction. Short-term spikes can occur with unusual weather or nearby construction and traffic events.

Today - 26 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

35.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

35.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 27 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

30.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in South Bruce Peninsula right now?

On 26 August 2026, overall air quality in South Bruce Peninsula is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in South Bruce Peninsula?

On 27 August 2026, air quality conditions in South Bruce Peninsula will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in South Bruce Peninsula?

Particulate levels here tend to peak during the coldest months of the year, when home heating emissions build up under temperature inversions common on calm winter days. Warmer months bring a different problem: ground-level ozone, with strong sun and heat driving ozone formation, at times worsened by wildfire smoke from farther afield. Spring and autumn tend to offer a breather, with steadier winds helping keep pollutant levels down.

Are air quality levels in South Bruce Peninsula 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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 26 August 2026 at 14:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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