Quebec Hourly Air Quality Index Data Excluding Montreal

Hourly validated Air Quality Index (AQI) and sub-index results from the Quebec Air Quality Monitoring Network (RSQAQ). The dataset excludes stations in the city of Montreal, which are available in a separate source. It serves as an information tool on ambient air quality for the population of Quebec.

Use Cases

• Analyze hourly AQI trends and sub-index patterns across Quebec's monitoring network stations
• Model correlations between different air quality sub-indices reported by the RSQAQ
• Assess spatial air quality variations using station-level data, excluding Montreal

Strengths

• Data is validated hourly, providing high temporal resolution for analysis
• Covers the Quebec Air Quality Monitoring Network, an official government system
• Explicitly excludes Montreal data, clarifying geographic scope

Limitations

• Sample data and column structure are unavailable, hindering initial assessment
• Data from Montreal, a major urban area, is not included, limiting completeness for Quebec
• File formats include HTML and XLS, which may require conversion for programmatic use

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec

Collection Method

Validated hourly results from the Quebec Air Quality Monitoring Network (RSQAQ) stations

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

Quebec, Canada (excluding the city of Montreal)