Worst air pollution Canalside - Buffalo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Canalside is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Canalside is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Buffalo's Canalside air quality benefits from the Lake Erie waterfront position at the historic Erie Canal terminus, with Lake Erie's powerful and consistent lake winds providing outstanding maritime ventilation along the downtown waterfront. Vehicle traffic on the surrounding waterfront corridors contributes seasonal local sources, while the lake's extraordinary ventilation capability generally maintains Canalside among Buffalo's most reliably clean downtown waterfront spaces throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
35.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
33.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Canalside right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Canalside is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 35.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Canalside?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Canalside will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Canalside?
This neighborhood in Buffalo sees air quality shift through the year, as the shoulder seasons bring the most consistently clean air of the year; by contrast, the combination of local heat and imported regional haze peaks during summer. Winter cold fronts tend to clear the air quickly, so extended pollution episodes are relatively uncommon.
Are air quality levels in Canalside 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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