Worst air pollution Whistler, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Whistler is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; PM10 and O3 are fair; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Whistler is very poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Whistler's air quality is generally excellent given its mountain-valley position, though woodsmoke from village fireplaces in winter and Highway 99 traffic add modest, seasonally variable local emissions.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
32.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
49.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Whistler right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Whistler is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Whistler?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Whistler will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Whistler?
Whistler's air quality follows a seasonal rhythm tied to its alpine ski resort setting in the Coast Mountains. 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 Whistler 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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