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
Yes — generally safe for outdoor running
Current conditions are good for outdoor running, including longer or higher-intensity sessions. Sensitive groups — young children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions — can generally exercise outdoors as normal, but it is still worth checking the hourly forecast below in case conditions shift later in the day.
Current AQI in Vancouver
31
Good
Updated 31 Aug 2026, 14:00
Best window to run (next 12h)
Now – 15:00 · lowest ~67 AQI
Hourly AQI (next 12 hours)
Now
67
15:00
74
16:00
80
17:00
85
18:00
89
19:00
92
20:00
93
21:00
93
22:00
92
23:00
87
00:00
84
01:00
79
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.