Worst air pollution Varennes, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Varennes is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Varennes is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Varennes' air quality reflects its petrochemical industry position on the St. Lawrence, with refinery operations contributing industrial emissions alongside vehicle traffic on Highway 30.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

36.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

30.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Varennes right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Varennes is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Varennes?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Varennes will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 30.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Varennes?

Varennes's air quality changes through the year largely because of its petrochemical refinery along the St. Lawrence River. Summer heat can worsen conditions when plant emissions combine with sunlight to form ground-level ozone, while winter inversions occasionally trap industrial pollutants close to the ground on still, cold days. Wind direction along the river has a strong influence on which neighbourhoods feel the effects most.

Are air quality levels in Varennes 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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