Vancouver air quality today
Air quality in Vancouver is currently moderate, with a European index of 47. The concentration of PM2.5 particles is 28 µg/m³ and PM10 is 28 µg/m³. Very sensitive people may notice mild symptoms during prolonged outdoor exertion. Over the next 24 hours the air will be cleanest around 7:00 AM (index 40) and most polluted around 6:00 PM (index 56).
Current air quality in Vancouver
Moderate
47EAQI
Very sensitive people may notice mild symptoms during prolonged outdoor exertion.
- PM2.5
- 28 µg/m³
- PM10
- 28 µg/m³
- Ozone
- 27 µg/m³
Model estimate (Open-Meteo / CAMS) for the city location. It may differ from readings at local stations.
The next 24 hours at a glance
- Index now
- 47
- Moderate
- Average index
- 47
- Moderate
- Cleanest air
- 7:00 AM
- index 40
- Most polluted hour
- 6:00 PM
- index 56
- PM2.5
- 28 µg/m³
- PM10
- 28 µg/m³
Air quality in Vancouver by the hour
- 47Now
- 4711 PM
- 4612 AM
- 451 AM
- 442 AM
- 423 AM
- 424 AM
- 415 AM
- 416 AM
- 407 AM
- 428 AM
- 449 AM
- 4510 AM
- 4311 AM
- 4312 PM
- 441 PM
- 452 PM
- 483 PM
- 514 PM
- 545 PM
- 566 PM
- 567 PM
- 568 PM
- 559 PM
European Air Quality Index (EAQI) by the hour, a model estimate. A shorter bar means cleaner air.
Pollen in Vancouver
Pollen data is not available for this location. The pollen model only covers Europe.
Frequently asked questions
How is the air quality in Vancouver today?
It is currently moderate (European index 47). PM2.5 is 28 µg/m³, PM10 is 28 µg/m³ and ozone is 27 µg/m³. The average for the next 24 hours is around 47.
What does the European Air Quality Index (EAQI) mean?
The EAQI is a scale used by the European Environment Agency. Up to 20 is excellent air, up to 40 good, up to 60 moderate, up to 80 poor, up to 100 very poor, and above 100 extremely poor. The index is calculated from the concentration of fine particles (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
What are PM2.5 and PM10 particles?
They are tiny particles in the air with a diameter of up to 2.5 and 10 micrometres. They come from traffic, heating and industry, and there are the most of them in winter, on calm days without wind or rain. PM2.5 is more dangerous because it penetrates deep into the lungs.
Are these measurements or estimates?
This is an atmospheric model estimate (Open-Meteo / CAMS) for the city location, not a reading from a local station. Values may therefore differ from station data in some parts of the city.
When is the air cleanest?
The air is usually cleaner during stronger winds, after rain and in the afternoon, when the cold layer near the ground breaks up. It is worst early in the morning and in the evening in the cold part of the year, when heating and traffic increase.