Worst air pollution Watrous, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Watrous is fair. O3 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 53.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Watrous is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Watrous's air quality reflects its small-town resort character, with Highway 2 summer-tourist traffic the primary modest local source.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Medium

53.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

53.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Medium

43.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

41.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

12.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

21.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Watrous right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Watrous is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 53.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Watrous?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Watrous will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 22.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 43.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Watrous?

In Watrous, air quality changes through the year largely because of the mineral-rich waters of nearby Manitou Lake. Air quality is typically excellent for much of the year, though summer weekends bring a rise in vehicle traffic from visitors, and occasional wildfire smoke can drift in during hot, dry stretches. Weekday air quality is often noticeably better than on busy summer weekends when visitor numbers peak.

Are air quality levels in Watrous 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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