Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)
The Air Quality Health Index replaced the Air Quality Index on June 24, 2015. For more information about the new AQHI index, see What is the Air Quality Health Index?
| Air Quality Health Index Categories and Values | ||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | + |
| Low Risk (1 - 3) |
Moderate Risk (4 - 6) |
High Risk (7 - 10) |
Very High Risk |
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AQHI Observations and Forecasts
- Current AQHI calculated at 4:00 pm EDT September 28, 2016
- Environment Canada location AQHI forecasts updated at 6:00 am EDT September 28, 2016
| Location | Current | Forecast Maximums | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 4:00 pm | Wednesday | Wednesday Night | Thursday | |
| Barrie | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Belleville | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Brampton | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Brantford | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Burlington | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Chatham | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Cornwall | 2 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Dorset | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Grand Bend | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Guelph | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Hamilton Downtown | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Hamilton Mountain | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Hamilton West | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Kingston | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Kitchener | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| London | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Mississauga | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Newmarket | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| North Bay | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Oakville | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Oshawa | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Ottawa Central | 2 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Ottawa Downtown | 2 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Parry Sound | 2 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Petawawa | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Peterborough | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Port Stanley | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Sarnia | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| St. Catharines | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Sudbury | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Thunder Bay | 1 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Tiverton | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Toronto Downtown | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Toronto East | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Toronto West | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Toronto North | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Windsor Downtown | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Windsor West | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
Air Quality Health Index Categories and Health Messages
| Health Risk | Air Quality Health Index | Health Messages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Risk Population* | General Population | ||
| Low | 1 - 3 | Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. | Ideal air quality for outdoor activities. |
| Moderate | 4 - 6 | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms. | No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
| High | 7 - 10 | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also take it easy. | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
| Very High | Above 10 | Avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor physical exertion. | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
* People with heart or breathing problems are at greater risk. Follow your doctor's usual advice about exercising and managing your condition.
