Val-des-Sources Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Val-des-Sources is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 19.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Val-des-Sources is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 37.0/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 19.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 15.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 11.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 15.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 16.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 19.5/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 37.0/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 22.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 16.4/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 37.0/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 16.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 32.4/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the center of Val-des-Sources, a mix of built-up land and open space means traffic is an important, but not overwhelming, local pollution source. Traffic on Highway 255 and mining add to local emissions. In cold weather, wood burning and other home heating become a noticeable source of fine particles. Woodland in the area offers some natural filtering of particles from traffic.
Particle levels tend to be highest from November to April, when home heating and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around -9°C slow their dispersal. Later in the year, warm, sunny weather in July, around 20°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. From one day to the next, still, dry weather allows pollution to accumulate, and wind or rain clears it out.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Quebec
Is air quality bad in Val-des-Sources right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Val-des-Sources is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 19.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Val-des-Sources?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Val-des-Sources will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 37.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Val-des-Sources?
Particle levels tend to be highest from November to April, when home heating and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around -9°C slow their dispersal. Later in the year, warm, sunny weather in July, around 20°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. From one day to the next, still, dry weather allows pollution to accumulate, and wind or rain clears it out.
Are air quality levels in Val-des-Sources 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |