Worst air pollution Scarborough Bluffs - Toronto, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Scarborough Bluffs is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 32.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Scarborough Bluffs is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Scarborough Bluffs' air quality benefits from its Lake Ontario shoreline position, with consistent lake breezes providing reliable ventilation along this dramatic eastern Toronto cliff formation.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
32.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
29.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Scarborough Bluffs right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Scarborough Bluffs is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 32.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Scarborough Bluffs?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Scarborough Bluffs will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Scarborough Bluffs?
Scarborough Bluffs's air quality follows a seasonal rhythm tied to its towering lakeside cliffs overlooking Lake Ontario. Warmer months usually bring elevated ozone and haze as heat, sunlight and vehicle emissions interact, while cooler months bring a marked improvement, apart from occasional temperature inversions that trap pollutants near the surface overnight. Breezes off the lake often help clear the air more quickly here than in inland neighbourhoods.
Are air quality levels in Scarborough Bluffs 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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