Hourly ambient carbon monoxide (CO) data in parts per million from provincial air quality monitoring stations across Nova Scotia up to the end of 2024. The Government of Nova Scotia provides this data, with the Halifax Johnston station established to replace the nearby Halifax Vogue station which ceased monitoring in 2017. The dataset was last updated on April 17, 2026.
Use Cases
- Analyze hourly carbon monoxide pollution trends based on the hourly time-series data.
- Compare air quality between monitoring stations based on the provincial network mentioned.
- Assess the impact of station relocation based on the description of the Halifax Johnston station replacing Halifax Vogue.
- Model seasonal or daily variations in CO levels based on the hourly temporal granularity.
Strengths
- Hourly temporal granularity provides detailed time-series data.
- Data is provided up to the end of 2024, offering a multi-year record.
- The dataset is maintained by the Government of Nova Scotia, an authoritative source.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Nova Scotia
- Collection Method
- Likely collected from provincial ambient air quality monitoring stations.
- Time Range
- Up to the end of 2024.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 15:29:29.127308; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Nova Scotia, Canada, with focus on the Halifax Johnston station.