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 1:00 pm EDT March 21, 2019
- Environment Canada location AQHI forecasts updated at 6:00 am EDT March 21, 2019
| Location | Current | Forecast Maximums | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 1:00 pm | Thursday | Thursday Night | Friday | |
| Barrie | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Belleville | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Brampton | 5 Moderate Risk | 5 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Brantford | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Chatham | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Cornwall | 3 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 |
| Milton | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Burlington | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Hamilton Downtown | 5 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Hamilton Mountain | 5 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Hamilton West | 5 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Kingston | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Kitchener | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| London | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Mississauga | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Newmarket | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| North Bay | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Oakville | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Oshawa | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Ottawa Downtown | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Parry Sound | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Petawawa | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 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 | 2 Low Risk |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| St. Catharines | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Sudbury | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Thunder Bay | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Tiverton | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk | 2 Low Risk |
| Toronto Downtown | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Toronto East | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Toronto North | 3 Low Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low Risk | 3 Low Risk |
| Toronto West | 4 Moderate Risk | 4 Moderate Risk | 3 Low 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.
