Is the air quality good in Edmonton?
As of July 17, 2025, there is poor air quality across most of northern and central Alberta, Canda. Air quality ranges from “unhealthy for sensitive groups” to “unhealthy”.
Many neighborhoods in Edmonton, Alberta were measuring air quality in the “unhealthy” range. For a more detailed look, see Edmonton’s air quality map.
Poor air quality in Edmonton, Alberta on the morning of July 17. Source: IQAir
Edmonton was the 4th most polluted city in Canada on the morning of July 17.
A ranked list of polluted cities in Canada shows Edmonton 4th on the morning of July 17. Source: IQAir.
Where is there poor air quality in Alberta?
Other than Edmonton, air quality is poor in several cities across the province, including:
- Bonnyville
- Fort Saskatchewan
- Lacombe
- Leduc
- Manning
- Maple Ridge
- Millet
- Red Deer
- St. Albert
- Stony Plain
What is causing poor air quality in Alberta?
There are 54 out of control wildfires in Alberta, relatively fewer than in nearby provinces and territories, including British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and Yukon (1). However, wildfire smoke is being blown into Alberta from neighboring provinces.
Are there any alerts in place?
As of the morning of July 17, there is an air quality alert active for the northwest of Alberta, not including Edmonton (2).
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How can I protect myself from poor air quality?
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors when air quality is poor; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter particles, gases, and other pollutants.
