Worst air pollution Downtown Victoria - Victoria, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Downtown Victoria is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; O3 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 72.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Downtown Victoria is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM10: 58.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Given its location — the city's compact historic downtown — Downtown Victoria shares Victoria's wider air quality pattern rather than a distinct local one. Any local variation tends to be minor compared with the seasonal swings seen across the wider city.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
72.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
53.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
72.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
58.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
47.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
58.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Downtown Victoria right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Downtown Victoria is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 72.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Downtown Victoria?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Downtown Victoria will be better than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM10: 58.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Downtown Victoria?
Seasonal changes shape air quality at Downtown Victoria much as they do across Victoria — the mildest, cleanest stretch typically falls in spring or autumn, whereas intense summer heat drives persistent ozone problems, particularly in and around the largest metro areas. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.
Are air quality levels in Downtown Victoria 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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