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British Columbia Air Quality Index (AQI)

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level Canada

Last Update: 18 Mar 2024, 11:05pm

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Comparative Exposure with British Columbia

24 hrs avg AQI

British Columbia

Canada
44

Major Air Pollutants in British Columbia

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PM2.5

The current PM2.5 concentration in British Columbia is ✓below the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

British Columbia - Cities Air Pollution Level

Status AQI AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Sechelt GOOD 25 25 11 6 11 10 59
Sooke GOOD 34 34 26 6 0 7 79
West Vancouver GOOD 21 21 8 5 0 10 59
Kamloops MODERATE 61 61 29 17 0 3 71
Burnaby GOOD 12 12 9 2 9 9 74
Port Moody GOOD 38 38 15 9 12 10 59
Victoria GOOD 42 42 17 10 0 11 68
Nanaimo GOOD 40 40 23 11 0 10 87
Kent MODERATE 55 55 23 14 0 12 62
Vernon GOOD 50 50 48 12 48 3 87
Prince George MODERATE 88 88 118 21 128 2 72
Fort St John GOOD 20 20 18 4 18 2 64
Castlegar MODERATE 53 53 22 13 22 4 89
Duncan GOOD 40 40 16 10 0 7 100
Port Alberni GOOD 33 33 14 8 0 9 98
Abbotsford MODERATE 90 90 59 32 7 8 81
Smithers POOR 144 144 140 44 152 -1 78
Creston GOOD 45 45 37 10 37 8 66
Quesnel GOOD 10 10 11 2 1 6 52
Cranbrook MODERATE 59 59 27 16 0 8 53
Langley MODERATE 59 59 10 17 0 8 86
Kitimat GOOD 23 23 9 6 3 4 73
Surrey GOOD 33 33 14 8 0 11 71
North Cowichan GOOD 33 33 14 8 0 9 87
Williams Lake GOOD 31 31 33 3 33 5 52
Terrace MODERATE 87 87 49 29 0 4 75
Richmond GOOD 19 19 4 4 0 8 90
Colwood GOOD 38 38 15 9 0 8 93
Courtenay GOOD 50 50 20 12 0 8 76
Whistler GOOD 42 42 17 10 0 5 88
New Westminster GOOD 21 21 8 5 8 7 100
Squamish GOOD 25 25 10 6 0 9 69
Delta GOOD 13 13 10 3 0 7 100
Chilliwack GOOD 29 29 12 7 0 12 62
Hope GOOD 29 29 11 7 0 8 81

Weather Conditions in British Columbia

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What are the weather and climatic conditions in British Columbia?
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06:26 AM
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Wind speed

33 km/h

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UV Index

16

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Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For British Columbia

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How to protect yourself from air pollution around British Columbia, Canada?
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Wear Mask

Not Required
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Stay Indoor

Not Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

Not Required
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Family

Allow Outdoor

British Columbia Air Quality Forecast



Day

AQI

Weather

Temp.

Today

134

AQI

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Friday

134

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Saturday

134

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Sunday

134

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Monday

134

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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Canada - Metro Cities AQI

17
25
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
-1˚C / 66%
22
20
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
-1˚C / 73%
8
21
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
10˚C / 59%
12
33
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
2˚C / 73%
17
41
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
4˚C / 57%
27
25
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
-4˚C / 70%
6
13
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
-1˚C / 86%
20
20
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AQI (US)
˚C / 61%

Historic Air Quality Graph of British Columbia

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Oct 1, 2020

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Oct 1, 2020

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Comparative Exposure with British Columbia

24 hrs avg AQI

British Columbia

Canada
44


FAQs of British Columbia's Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of British Columbia.


The real-time air quality in British Columbia is 44 (GOOD) AQI now. This was last updated 7 hours ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in British Columbia is 12 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 0.48 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at British Columbia starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in British Columbia until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.

(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in British Columbia is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In British Columbia, you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in British Columbia is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.

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