Nova Scotia Ground-Level Ozone Hourly Data from Sydney Station

Hourly ambient ground-level ozone (O3) concentration data in parts per billion from provincial air quality monitoring stations across Nova Scotia, up to the end of 2024. The dataset is provided by the Government of Nova Scotia. The Sydney station data includes a noted gap from October 15, 2024 to January 15, 2025.

Use Cases

• Analyze hourly ozone concentration trends based on the time-series nature of the data.
• Model seasonal or diurnal patterns in ground-level ozone based on the hourly measurements.
• Assess the impact of station relocation on data continuity based on the documented operational gap.
• Compare air quality across different monitoring stations in Nova Scotia based on the provincial coverage mentioned.
• Validate regulatory compliance or public health exposure models based on the parts per billion concentration unit.

Strengths

• Data is hourly, providing high temporal resolution for analysis.
• Includes a documented operational gap for the Sydney station, clarifying data availability.
• Available in multiple formats including CSV and XML, offering flexibility for users.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data for the Sydney station is not available from October 15, 2024 to January 15, 2025.

Provenance

Source

Government of Nova Scotia

Time Range

Up to the end of 2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 15:29:30.933375; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Nova Scotia, Canada, specifically the Sydney monitoring station