Nanaimo - Air Quality Health Index

Observed ConditionsFootnote †

Calculated at: 2:00 PM PDT Saturday 5 September 2026

2Low Risk




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Low Risk
(1-3)

Moderate Risk
(4-6)

High Risk
(7-10)

Very High Risk



At-Risk Population:

General Population:

  • Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.

Forecast Maximums

Issued at: 6:00 AM PDT Saturday 5 September 2026

Saturday

2 - Low Risk

Saturday night

2 - Low Risk

Sunday

2 - Low Risk

Sunday night

2 - Low Risk

Who is at risk?

People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.

To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, your physician, or your local health authority.

Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.

Did you know...?

Pollutants are absorbed into your bloodstream as you breathe, traveling throughout your body and starting a chemical chain reaction that can affect your heart and other organs.


The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services and the B.C. Lung Association.

AQHIScale

Observed ConditionsFootnote †


2 - Low Risk

Calculated at:

2:00 PM PDT Saturday 5 September 2026

 

Forecast Maximums


Saturday
2 - Low Risk



Saturday night
2 - Low Risk



Sunday
2 - Low Risk



Sunday night
2 - Low Risk




Issued at:

6:00 AM PDT Saturday 5 September 2026

 

The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services and the B.C. Lung Association.

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