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Cape Breton Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2026-10-04 16:21 (Local Time)

Live AQI

20AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Good

PM2.5 : 2 µg/m³

pm10 : 22 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

13 °C

Last Updated: 2026-10-04 16:21 (Local Time)

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Cape Breton

Major Air Pollutants
Cape Breton

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

2µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

22µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

100ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

24ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

1ppb

Ozone(O₃)

9ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Cape Breton

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Cape Breton

AQI (US)

03-10-2026Time04-10-2026

Time	Cape Breton
4:31pm	23
5:01pm	20
5:31pm	22
6:01pm	23
6:31pm	28
7:01pm	24
7:31pm	23
8:01pm	20
8:31pm	26
9:01pm	33
9:31pm	25
10:01pm	29
10:31pm	29
11:01pm	50
11:31pm	38
12:01am	29
12:31am	29
1:01am	33
1:31am	29
2:01am	38
2:31am	38
3:01am	38
3:31am	38
4:01am	42
4:31am	25
5:01am	25
5:31am	25
6:01am	21
6:31am	21
7:01am	29
7:31am	29
8:01am	29
8:31am	29
9:01am	38
9:31am	33
10:01am	21
10:31am	21
11:01am	16
11:31am	16
12:01pm	21
12:31pm	21
1:01pm	33
1:31pm	33
2:01pm	15
2:31pm	16
3:01pm	17
3:31pm	15
4:01pm	21

Min. AQI (US)2:01pm

Max. AQI (US)11:01pm

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AQI (US)

PM₂.₅(µg/m³)

PM₁₀(µg/m³)

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Humi.(%)

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Health Advice For People Living In
Cape Breton

0Cigarettes per day

Weekly 0 Cigarettes

Monthly 0 Cigarettes

Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

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 Off

Car FilterAdvisable

N95 MaskAdvisable

Stay IndoorAdvisable

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Cape Breton

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

Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Good

1xbelow Standard

Fort McKay, Alberta

Good

1xbelow Standard

Medicine Hat, Alberta

Good

1xbelow Standard

Whitehorse, Yukon

Good

2xbelow Standard

Kitimat, British Columbia

Good

2xbelow Standard

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Good

2xbelow Standard

Wood Buffalo, Alberta

Good

2xbelow Standard

Cold Lake, Alberta

Good

2xbelow Standard

Terrace, British Columbia

Good

2xbelow Standard

10.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Good

2xbelow Standard

Last Updated: 04 Oct 2026, 07:28 PM

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Air Quality Solutions For Cape Breton
Explore the solutions of air quality monitoring & clean air.

Here are some applications that you can go through to find out the solutions.

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Fresh Air Machine

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Car Cabin Filter

Purify the air in your car

N95 Mask

Shield yourself from pollution

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Air Quality Solutions For Hotels

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Air Quality Solutions for Restaurants

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Air Quality Solutions for RMC Plants

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Air Quality Solutions for Fitness Center

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Air Quality Solutions for Parking Lot

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Air Quality Solutions for Retail Stores

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Air Quality Solutions for Banks

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Air Quality Solutions for Cinema

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Air Quality Solutions For Real Estates

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Cape Breton's AQI Data Analytics Solutions
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Air Quality FAQs
at Cape Breton

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

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

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Cape Breton is 20 (Good). This was last updated 2026-10-04 16:21 (Local Time).

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

The best AQI (US) level was 15 (Good) at 2:01 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI (US) level was 50 (Good) at 11:01 PM, Oct 3, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI (US) levels in Cape Breton have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 50 at 11:01 PM, Oct 3, 2026 (Local Time), lowest 15 at 2:01 PM (Local Time).

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

The air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. No special precautions are needed; enjoy outdoor activities freely.