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Kitchener Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Waterloo

Last Updated: 2026-07-19 09:51:01 (Local Time)

Live AQI

63AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Moderate

PM2.5 : 18 µg/m³

pm10 : 20 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

17 °C

Last Updated: 2026-07-19 09:51:01 (Local Time)

Rank521^st

Currently, Waterloo ranks 521^st among the cities with the highest AQI levels in the world.

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Kitchener

Major Air Pollutants
Kitchener

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

18µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

20µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

183ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

5ppb

Ozone(O₃)

19ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Kitchener

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Kitchener

AQI (US)

18-07-2026Time19-07-2026

Time	Kitchener
10:01am	95
10:31am	90
11:01am	78
11:31am	71
12:01pm	67
12:31pm	71
1:01pm	69
1:31pm	73
2:01pm	56
2:31pm	54
3:01pm	71
3:31pm	75
4:01pm	71
4:31pm	73
5:01pm	78
5:31pm	84
6:01pm	131
6:31pm	126
7:01pm	152
7:31pm	151
8:01pm	153
8:31pm	152
9:01pm	152
9:31pm	154
10:01pm	149
10:31pm	144
11:01pm	95
11:31pm	73
12:01am	78
12:31am	78
1:01am	75
1:31am	88
2:01am	80
2:31am	75
3:01am	71
3:31am	71
4:01am	67
4:31am	69
5:01am	73
5:31am	78
6:01am	86
6:31am	82
7:01am	101
7:31am	99
8:01am	104
8:31am	99
9:01am	106
9:31am	95

Min. AQI (US)2:31pm

154

Max. AQI (US)9:31pm

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Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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AQI (US)

Health Advice For People Living In
Kitchener

1.5Cigarettes per day

Weekly 10.5 Cigarettes

Monthly 45 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.5 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI (US)

Air PurifierTurn On

Car FilterMust

N95 MaskMust

Stay IndoorMust

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Kitchener

Asthma

Heart Issues

Allergies

Sinus

Cold/Flu

Chronic (COPD)

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

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RankCityAQI Status

Standard Value

Windsor, Ontario

Moderate

2xabove Standard

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Moderate

2xabove Standard

Chatham, Ontario

Moderate

2xabove Standard

Burlington, Ontario

Moderate

1xabove Standard

Brampton, Ontario

Moderate

1xabove Standard

Oakville, Ontario

Moderate

1xabove Standard

Moncton, New Brunswick

Moderate

1xabove Standard

Saint John, New Brunswick

Moderate

1xabove Standard

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Moderate

1xabove Standard

10.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Moderate

1xabove Standard

Last Updated: 19 Jul 2026, 01:55 PM

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Air Quality FAQs
at Kitchener

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

1. What is the current AQI (US) level in Kitchener?

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kitchener is 63 (Moderate). This was last updated 2026-07-19 09:51:01 (Local Time).

2. When was the best AQI (US) level in Kitchener in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI (US) level was 54 (Moderate) at 2:31 PM, Jul 18, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

3. When was the worst AQI (US) level in Kitchener in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI (US) level was 154 (Unhealthy) at 9:31 PM, Jul 18, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

4. What is the current trend of AQI (US) levels in Kitchener during last 24 hours?

The AQI (US) levels in Kitchener have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 154 at 9:31 PM, Jul 18, 2026 (Local Time), lowest 54 at 2:31 PM, Jul 18, 2026 (Local Time).

5. What actions are recommended as per the current AQI (US) level in Kitchener?

Current AQI (US) levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.