Outdoor exercise
Is it safe to run in Vancouver today?
Live AQI and the best running window for Vancouver based on Open-Meteo hourly forecasts.
Running today
No — postpone outdoor running
Air quality is unhealthy enough that outdoor running is not recommended right now, even for healthy adults. Move exercise indoors, or wait for the AQI to drop into a safer band using the hourly forecast below. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion entirely until conditions improve.
Current AQI in Vancouver
500
Hazardous
Updated 20 Jul 2026, 14:00
Best window to run (next 12h)
Now – 15:00 · lowest ~103 AQI
Hourly AQI (next 12 hours)
Now
103
15:00
113
16:00
123
17:00
133
18:00
137
19:00
137
20:00
135
21:00
132
22:00
126
23:00
120
00:00
112
01:00
111
What affects air quality for runners in Vancouver
Vancouver often benefits from marine ventilation, but local air quality still varies with traffic patterns, port activity, and neighborhood topography. Nitrogen dioxide peaks are most evident near busy routes and transport hubs. Valley effects and local wind sheltering can create pockets where pollutants linger longer despite moderate citywide readings.