SmogRank / Episodes / United States
North-eastern United States and Canada, June 2025
For 7 days, from 3 to 9 June 2025, 196 cities in the United States and Canada had PM2.5 at least twice their usual for the time of year. The worst reading was Nepean, Ontario, Canada: 116.0 µg/m³ on 6 June, about 16× its usual 7.4.
Day by day
How it spread
Every city it reached
| City | Days | Highest | Above usual |
|---|---|---|---|
| MarquetteMichigan, United States | 1 | 98.23 June | 20× |
| DuluthMinnesota, United States | 1 | 96.03 June | 19× |
| BlaineMinnesota, United States | 2 | 90.53 June | 17× |
| OttawaOntario, Canada | 3 | 89.66 June | 16× |
| SuperiorWisconsin, United States | 1 | 88.73 June | 16× |
| NepeanOntario, Canada | 5 | 116.06 June | 16× |
| Sept-ÎlesQuebec, Canada | 2 | 78.06 June | 16× |
| MankatoMinnesota, United States | 1 | 85.03 June | 15× |
| Saint MichaelMinnesota, United States | 1 | 81.23 June | 15× |
| BellevilleOntario, Canada | 3 | 79.56 June | 14× |
| OconomowocWisconsin, United States | 5 | 71.94 June | 14× |
| MinneapolisMinnesota, United States | 2 | 90.23 June | 14× |
| ShakopeeMinnesota, United States | 1 | 84.23 June | 14× |
| Apple ValleyMinnesota, United States | 2 | 78.33 June | 14× |
| Saint PaulMinnesota, United States | 2 | 80.93 June | 13× |
| BurnsvilleMinnesota, United States | 1 | 79.73 June | 12× |
| CornwallOntario, Canada | 4 | 70.36 June | 12× |
| PeterboroughOntario, Canada | 4 | 66.26 June | 12× |
| L'Ancienne-LoretteQuebec, Canada | 3 | 73.36 June | 12× |
| Eau ClaireWisconsin, United States | 2 | 63.23 June | 11× |
| KingstonOntario, Canada | 3 | 59.56 June | 11× |
| QuébecQuebec, Canada | 2 | 60.66 June | 11× |
| DorvalQuebec, Canada | 4 | 68.96 June | 11× |
| Green BayWisconsin, United States | 2 | 60.84 June | 11× |
| AppletonWisconsin, United States | 2 | 59.04 June | 11× |
| MontréalQuebec, Canada | 3 | 68.16 June | 11× |
| SaguenayQuebec, Canada | 3 | 66.96 June | 11× |
| MiltonOntario, Canada | 4 | 62.86 June | 11× |
| Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-TremblesQuebec, Canada | 2 | 60.66 June | 11× |
| SouthfieldMichigan, United States | 3 | 56.16 June | 11× |
| WindsorOntario, Canada | 5 | 65.26 June | 11× |
| OakvilleOntario, Canada | 3 | 63.86 June | 10× |
| MississaugaOntario, Canada | 3 | 56.46 June | 10× |
| Sault Ste. MarieOntario, Canada | 4 | 54.57 June | 10× |
| GuelphOntario, Canada | 3 | 54.96 June | 10.0× |
| Saint CloudMinnesota, United States | 1 | 54.73 June | 9.9× |
| TorontoOntario, Canada | 4 | 67.96 June | 9.8× |
| BramptonOntario, Canada | 4 | 54.66 June | 9.8× |
| Elmwood ParkIllinois, United States | 5 | 59.75 June | 9.6× |
| ShawiniganQuebec, Canada | 2 | 57.16 June | 9.5× |
| EdmundstonNew Brunswick, Canada | 2 | 46.37 June | 9.3× |
| EastpointeMichigan, United States | 3 | 52.66 June | 9.2× |
| LondonOntario, Canada | 3 | 63.46 June | 9.1× |
| Trois-RivièresQuebec, Canada | 2 | 55.26 June | 9.0× |
| MadisonWisconsin, United States | 3 | 49.74 June | 9.0× |
| BrossardQuebec, Canada | 2 | 55.16 June | 9.0× |
| SarniaOntario, Canada | 5 | 57.65 June | 9.0× |
| Rouyn-NorandaQuebec, Canada | 3 | 49.45 June | 9.0× |
| RochesterMinnesota, United States | 3 | 61.93 June | 8.8× |
| ElginIllinois, United States | 3 | 47.45 June | 8.8× |
| Cedar RapidsIowa, United States | 5 | 43.84 June | 8.8× |
| Michigan CityIndiana, United States | 4 | 53.45 June | 8.8× |
| NewmarketOntario, Canada | 4 | 53.76 June | 8.7× |
| KitchenerOntario, Canada | 3 | 63.96 June | 8.6× |
| WaterdownOntario, Canada | 3 | 49.76 June | 8.6× |
| Port HuronMichigan, United States | 5 | 53.95 June | 8.6× |
| AuroraIllinois, United States | 3 | 45.35 June | 8.5× |
| Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec, Canada | 2 | 42.56 June | 8.5× |
| YpsilantiMichigan, United States | 4 | 56.06 June | 8.5× |
| Sorel-TracyQuebec, Canada | 2 | 58.96 June | 8.4× |
| BrantfordOntario, Canada | 3 | 67.56 June | 8.3× |
| DoltonIllinois, United States | 4 | 60.15 June | 7.9× |
| ZionIllinois, United States | 3 | 44.24 June | 7.9× |
| TaylorMichigan, United States | 3 | 53.66 June | 7.9× |
| GranbyQuebec, Canada | 3 | 44.06 June | 7.9× |
| Des PlainesIllinois, United States | 5 | 55.55 June | 7.8× |
| ChicagoIllinois, United States | 4 | 58.45 June | 7.7× |
| HammondIndiana, United States | 5 | 58.35 June | 7.7× |
| RochesterNew York, United States | 2 | 45.87 June | 7.6× |
| ChathamOntario, Canada | 3 | 45.56 June | 7.6× |
| Lincoln ParkMichigan, United States | 3 | 56.86 June | 7.6× |
| AllistonOntario, Canada | 4 | 37.36 June | 7.5× |
| East ChicagoIndiana, United States | 3 | 54.45 June | 7.5× |
| Franklin ParkIllinois, United States | 4 | 59.55 June | 7.3× |
| Greater SudburyOntario, Canada | 3 | 43.57 June | 7.3× |
| SyracuseNew York, United States | 2 | 37.58 June | 7.2× |
| HamiltonOntario, Canada | 3 | 59.16 June | 7.2× |
| BridgeviewIllinois, United States | 4 | 53.35 June | 7.1× |
| Calumet CityIllinois, United States | 4 | 54.15 June | 7.0× |
| St. ThomasOntario, Canada | 3 | 47.66 June | 6.9× |
| BloomingtonIllinois, United States | 3 | 42.45 June | 6.8× |
| North BayOntario, Canada | 2 | 36.27 June | 6.8× |
| DetroitMichigan, United States | 3 | 55.96 June | 6.8× |
| SherbrookeQuebec, Canada | 1 | 34.07 June | 6.8× |
| NorthbrookIllinois, United States | 3 | 46.65 June | 6.8× |
| DrummondvilleQuebec, Canada | 2 | 38.96 June | 6.7× |
| Oak LawnIllinois, United States | 3 | 48.95 June | 6.7× |
| DearbornMichigan, United States | 4 | 56.06 June | 6.6× |
| CaryIllinois, United States | 3 | 45.25 June | 6.6× |
| LansingMichigan, United States | 3 | 43.95 June | 6.5× |
| NapervilleIllinois, United States | 3 | 50.35 June | 6.4× |
| South MilwaukeeWisconsin, United States | 3 | 40.55 June | 6.4× |
| JolietIllinois, United States | 3 | 47.95 June | 6.4× |
| Iowa CityIowa, United States | 5 | 40.54 June | 6.3× |
| OregonOhio, United States | 5 | 49.26 June | 6.3× |
| HaverhillMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 31.48 June | 6.3× |
| LynnMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 33.98 June | 6.3× |
| QuincyMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 31.78 June | 6.2× |
| AltoonaPennsylvania, United States | 2 | 34.68 June | 6.2× |
| PerrysburgOhio, United States | 4 | 45.56 June | 6.1× |
| ChampaignIllinois, United States | 2 | 33.812 June | 6.1× |
| PeoriaIllinois, United States | 3 | 43.05 June | 6.1× |
| YoungstownOhio, United States | 1 | 42.97 June | 6.1× |
| WaukeshaWisconsin, United States | 4 | 38.64 June | 6.1× |
| JenisonMichigan, United States | 3 | 40.45 June | 6.1× |
| PortageIndiana, United States | 3 | 44.05 June | 6.1× |
| MilwaukeeWisconsin, United States | 4 | 45.65 June | 6.1× |
| HermitagePennsylvania, United States | 1 | 37.67 June | 6.1× |
| St. CatharinesOntario, Canada | 3 | 39.06 June | 6.0× |
| KalamazooMichigan, United States | 4 | 47.46 June | 6.0× |
| LowellMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 33.58 June | 6.0× |
| Grand RapidsMichigan, United States | 3 | 45.45 June | 6.0× |
| UticaNew York, United States | 1 | 29.68 June | 5.9× |
| MolineIllinois, United States | 3 | 32.16 June | 5.8× |
| BostonMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 34.18 June | 5.8× |
| RutlandVermont, United States | 2 | 31.28 June | 5.8× |
| ToledoOhio, United States | 4 | 44.16 June | 5.7× |
| PortsmouthNew Hampshire, United States | 1 | 32.58 June | 5.7× |
| FraminghamMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 28.38 June | 5.7× |
| DerryNew Hampshire, United States | 1 | 28.18 June | 5.6× |
| ColumbiaMissouri, United States | 1 | 35.410 June | 5.6× |
| GaryIndiana, United States | 3 | 46.05 June | 5.6× |
| WichitaKansas, United States | 1 | 42.611 June | 5.6× |
| PortsmouthOhio, United States | 2 | 40.64 June | 5.6× |
| WarrenOhio, United States | 1 | 46.77 June | 5.6× |
| PainesvilleOhio, United States | 2 | 33.07 June | 5.4× |
| Shaker HeightsOhio, United States | 1 | 33.57 June | 5.4× |
| WorcesterMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 28.88 June | 5.3× |
| DavenportIowa, United States | 3 | 32.36 June | 5.3× |
| North ChicopeeMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 26.48 June | 5.3× |
| WeirtonWest Virginia, United States | 2 | 32.27 June | 5.3× |
| South BendIndiana, United States | 3 | 37.47 June | 5.3× |
| RedfordMichigan, United States | 3 | 51.06 June | 5.3× |
| AlbanyNew York, United States | 2 | 33.18 June | 5.3× |
| PortlandMaine, United States | 2 | 29.88 June | 5.2× |
| KeeneNew Hampshire, United States | 1 | 26.68 June | 5.2× |
| GreenfieldMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 27.08 June | 5.2× |
| BrookfieldIllinois, United States | 1 | 34.05 June | 5.2× |
| EriePennsylvania, United States | 2 | 32.87 June | 5.1× |
| Fort WayneIndiana, United States | 2 | 33.77 June | 5.1× |
| Upper AltonIllinois, United States | 1 | 31.17 June | 5.1× |
| GahannaOhio, United States | 3 | 26.57 June | 5.1× |
| MilfordMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 25.49 June | 5.1× |
| HollandMichigan, United States | 3 | 37.05 June | 5.1× |
| BarrieOntario, Canada | 4 | 38.06 June | 5.1× |
| SpringfieldIllinois, United States | 2 | 36.46 June | 5.1× |
| AkronOhio, United States | 1 | 37.47 June | 5.1× |
| State CollegePennsylvania, United States | 2 | 30.18 June | 5.0× |
| CantonOhio, United States | 1 | 43.47 June | 5.0× |
| MedinaOhio, United States | 1 | 31.87 June | 4.9× |
| Bay CityMichigan, United States | 3 | 34.25 June | 4.9× |
| RockfordIllinois, United States | 4 | 32.65 June | 4.9× |
| Cleveland HeightsOhio, United States | 1 | 28.27 June | 4.9× |
| TopekaKansas, United States | 1 | 33.04 June | 4.9× |
| MuncieIndiana, United States | 2 | 29.17 June | 4.9× |
| HuntingtonWest Virginia, United States | 1 | 31.34 June | 4.8× |
| OlatheKansas, United States | 1 | 32.14 June | 4.8× |
| AugustaMaine, United States | 1 | 25.88 June | 4.8× |
| ClintonIowa, United States | 3 | 29.66 June | 4.7× |
| LafayetteIndiana, United States | 1 | 32.27 June | 4.7× |
| WestervilleOhio, United States | 3 | 34.67 June | 4.6× |
| BuffaloNew York, United States | 2 | 34.48 June | 4.6× |
| ColumbusOhio, United States | 4 | 33.54 June | 4.4× |
| Weirton HeightsWest Virginia, United States | 2 | 28.18 June | 4.4× |
| DecaturIllinois, United States | 2 | 31.66 June | 4.4× |
| FlintMichigan, United States | 3 | 30.78 June | 4.4× |
| WaterlooIowa, United States | 2 | 32.84 June | 4.3× |
| DublinOhio, United States | 3 | 29.77 June | 4.3× |
| DerbyKansas, United States | 1 | 30.04 June | 4.3× |
| WilkinsburgPennsylvania, United States | 1 | 28.95 June | 4.1× |
| Kansas CityKansas, United States | 1 | 30.14 June | 4.1× |
| SpringfieldMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 25.58 June | 4.1× |
| AndersonIndiana, United States | 1 | 25.812 June | 4.1× |
| MuscatineIowa, United States | 1 | 26.06 June | 4.1× |
| AshlandKentucky, United States | 1 | 29.94 June | 4.0× |
| SteubenvilleOhio, United States | 4 | 33.57 June | 4.0× |
| KokomoIndiana, United States | 1 | 27.97 June | 4.0× |
| Des MoinesIowa, United States | 3 | 28.27 June | 3.9× |
| PittsburghPennsylvania, United States | 3 | 30.18 June | 3.9× |
| WheelingWest Virginia, United States | 2 | 31.412 June | 3.8× |
| WyomingMichigan, United States | 3 | 38.25 June | 3.8× |
| LimaOhio, United States | 2 | 32.27 June | 3.7× |
| East Saint LouisIllinois, United States | 1 | 28.87 June | 3.6× |
| ScrantonPennsylvania, United States | 1 | 25.68 June | 3.6× |
| ClevelandOhio, United States | 4 | 31.97 June | 3.5× |
| DaytonOhio, United States | 1 | 26.24 June | 3.3× |
| ElkhartIndiana, United States | 1 | 25.26 June | 3.3× |
| AnkenyIowa, United States | 2 | 26.37 June | 3.3× |
| SpringfieldOhio, United States | 2 | 26.07 June | 3.3× |
| LouisvilleKentucky, United States | 1 | 25.04 June | 3.2× |
| Granite CityIllinois, United States | 1 | 28.37 June | 3.2× |
| CincinnatiOhio, United States | 1 | 25.34 June | 3.2× |
| NorwoodOhio, United States | 1 | 26.44 June | 3.1× |
| West MifflinPennsylvania, United States | 3 | 29.45 June | 3.1× |
| MiddletownOhio, United States | 1 | 28.14 June | 3.0× |
| St. LouisMissouri, United States | 1 | 26.27 June | 2.6× |
Daily means in µg/m³. Usual: the city's median for this time of year (its days within 21 days of the date, every year, leaving out the week around it). Above usual: its highest day against that.
Against other episodes in the United States and Canada
Number 6 of 106 episodes in the United States and Canada since our records began, by cities reached.
- North-eastern United States and Canada, June and July 2023279
- North-eastern United States and Canada, July 2026264
- North-eastern United States and Canada, May and June 2023260
- North-eastern United States and Canada, July and August 2025241
- North-eastern United States and Canada, July 2023241
- North-eastern United States and Canada, June 2025196
- North-eastern United States and Canada, June 2023161
- North-eastern United States and Canada, July 2025119
- North-western United States and Canada, August 2023110
- North-eastern United States, June 2025104
- North-western United States and Canada, August 202699
- North-eastern United States and Canada, February 202696
Bars: cities reached; colour: the level of the episode's highest daily reading. All 106.
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SmogRank, North-eastern United States and Canada, June 2025: 196 cities with PM2.5 at twice their usual or more, 3 to 9 June 2025, smogrank.com/episodes/2025-06-north-eastern-united-states-and-canada (accessed 2 October 2026).
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An episode is a run of days when many cities close to each other (four or more within 350 km on a day, 8 or more in all) each had a daily PM2.5 mean of at least 25 µg/m³ and at least 2 times their usual for that time of year. Found in our own measurements, not picked by hand. How we find episodes. Values are each city's daily mean of its own monitors; causes are the usual kinds for a pattern like this, not a confirmed source.