Air Quality
4.8/5
6.4 µg/m³Good
Air Quality Profile
Fort McMurray reports an annual PM2.5 of 6.4 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
Fort McMurray
Canada
CanadaAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
6.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
4.64.6 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.04.0 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.34.3 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.94.9 µg/m³ — Excellent
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
5.15.1 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
4.64.6 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.04.0 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.34.3 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.94.9 µg/m³ — Excellent
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
5.15.1 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Mar–MayWorst months: Jan, Jul–Aug
Excellent0–5 µg/m³Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Fort McMurray reports an annual PM2.5 of 6.4 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
Fort McMurrayCanada
CanadaAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
6.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
4.64.6 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.04.0 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.34.3 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.94.9 µg/m³ — Excellent
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
5.15.1 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
6.76.7 µg/m³ — Good
4.64.6 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.04.0 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.34.3 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.94.9 µg/m³ — Excellent
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
8.08.0 µg/m³ — Good
5.15.1 µg/m³ — Good
6.16.1 µg/m³ — Good
6.46.4 µg/m³ — Good
6.96.9 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Mar–MayWorst months: Jan, Jul–Aug
Excellent0–5 µg/m³Good5–10 µg/m³Fair10–15 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Fort McMurray
Great fit
Frequently asked about Fort McMurray
▶How many sunny days does Fort McMurray have per year?
Fort McMurray averages approximately 168 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Fort McMurray?
Fort McMurray has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 6.4 µg/m³, classified as "Good" by WHO standards. Within WHO interim target 4. Low health risk for most people.