RSQAQ: Quebec Air Quality Index Statistics by Hour and Day
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Description
Air Quality Index statistics show the number of days and hours categorized as good, acceptable, or bad in Quebec. The data file contains annual and monthly results, measured in hours and days, derived from validated hourly AQI data. It is published by the Government and Municipalities of Québec and last updated on April 17, 2026.
Use Cases
Calculate annual air quality compliance rates based on the number of good, acceptable, or bad days.
Analyze seasonal air quality patterns based on monthly statistics.
Compare population exposure metrics based on hourly versus daily AQI categorizations.
Validate air quality models using official government statistics.
Strengths
Data is derived from validated hourly air quality index data, suggesting a reliable source.
Statistics are provided in two temporal aggregations: annual and monthly.
Results are available in two units of measurement: hours and days.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Last updated 2026-04-17 15:48:18.095446; freshness should be verified.
Provenance
Source
Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec
Collection Method
Calculated with validated hourly air quality index data.