Sydney - Air Quality Health Index

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Observed ConditionsFootnote †

Calculated at: 3:00 PM AST Thursday 5 November 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 AST Thursday 5 November 2026

Thursday

2 - Low Risk

Thursday night

2 - Low Risk

Friday

2 - Low Risk

Friday 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 Nova Scotia Environment.

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

Did you know...?

Even low levels of air pollution can negatively affect the health of vulnerable people like seniors, children and people with respiratory or heart problems.


The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada, Nova Scotia Environment, and The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness in partnership with the Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Clean Nova Scotia.

AQHIScale

Observed ConditionsFootnote †


2 - Low Risk

Calculated at:

3:00 PM AST Thursday 5 November 2026

 

Forecast Maximums


Thursday
2 - Low Risk



Thursday night
2 - Low Risk



Friday
2 - Low Risk



Friday night
2 - Low Risk




Issued at:

6:00 AM AST Thursday 5 November 2026

 

The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada, Nova Scotia Environment, and The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness in partnership with the Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Clean Nova Scotia.

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