SmogRank / Episodes / United States
North-eastern United States and Canada, July and August 2025
For 11 days, from 30 July to 9 August 2025, 241 cities in the United States and Canada had PM2.5 at least twice their usual for the time of year. The worst reading was Marquette, Michigan, United States: 112.0 µg/m³ on 30 July, about 14× its usual 8.1.
Day by day
How it spread
Every city it reached
| City | Days | Highest | Above usual |
|---|---|---|---|
| MarquetteMichigan, United States | 8 | 112.030 July | 14× |
| Rouyn-NorandaQuebec, Canada | 3 | 87.32 August | 12× |
| MadisonWisconsin, United States | 8 | 82.431 July | 10× |
| South MilwaukeeWisconsin, United States | 7 | 82.931 July | 10× |
| ZionIllinois, United States | 6 | 77.531 July | 10× |
| WinnipegManitoba, Canada | 2 | 97.77 August | 10× |
| SuperiorWisconsin, United States | 6 | 108.030 July | 10× |
| AppletonWisconsin, United States | 8 | 86.931 July | 10.0× |
| Eau ClaireWisconsin, United States | 6 | 86.831 July | 9.8× |
| WaukeshaWisconsin, United States | 8 | 86.031 July | 9.7× |
| MilwaukeeWisconsin, United States | 8 | 91.131 July | 9.4× |
| Sault Ste. MarieOntario, Canada | 9 | 71.630 July | 9.3× |
| Green BayWisconsin, United States | 8 | 85.930 July | 9.1× |
| BlaineMinnesota, United States | 6 | 79.31 August | 9.1× |
| DuluthMinnesota, United States | 6 | 91.130 July | 9.1× |
| MankatoMinnesota, United States | 6 | 96.931 July | 9.1× |
| MolineIllinois, United States | 4 | 76.031 July | 8.6× |
| RockfordIllinois, United States | 7 | 79.831 July | 8.3× |
| Des PlainesIllinois, United States | 7 | 75.831 July | 8.2× |
| La VistaNebraska, United States | 2 | 48.51 August | 8.2× |
| CaryIllinois, United States | 7 | 75.031 July | 8.1× |
| ClintonIowa, United States | 4 | 73.931 July | 8.0× |
| MinneapolisMinnesota, United States | 6 | 80.71 August | 7.9× |
| Greater SudburyOntario, Canada | 4 | 63.130 July | 7.9× |
| Apple ValleyMinnesota, United States | 5 | 66.11 August | 7.9× |
| BellevueNebraska, United States | 2 | 49.51 August | 7.9× |
| EastpointeMichigan, United States | 4 | 51.74 August | 7.8× |
| Fort DodgeIowa, United States | 4 | 74.831 July | 7.8× |
| Cedar RapidsIowa, United States | 3 | 66.531 July | 7.7× |
| AllistonOntario, Canada | 7 | 53.83 August | 7.7× |
| North BayOntario, Canada | 4 | 53.030 July | 7.7× |
| Sioux FallsSouth Dakota, United States | 3 | 45.11 August | 7.6× |
| Saint MichaelMinnesota, United States | 6 | 69.31 August | 7.6× |
| OconomowocWisconsin, United States | 8 | 111.031 July | 7.6× |
| ChicagoIllinois, United States | 6 | 69.731 July | 7.6× |
| EriePennsylvania, United States | 5 | 53.34 August | 7.5× |
| DavenportIowa, United States | 4 | 64.431 July | 7.5× |
| MuscatineIowa, United States | 3 | 50.131 July | 7.5× |
| SarniaOntario, Canada | 5 | 62.54 August | 7.4× |
| BurnsvilleMinnesota, United States | 6 | 75.11 August | 7.4× |
| RochesterMinnesota, United States | 6 | 76.231 July | 7.4× |
| PeterboroughOntario, Canada | 6 | 52.53 August | 7.4× |
| BellevilleOntario, Canada | 5 | 51.14 August | 7.3× |
| BrookfieldIllinois, United States | 7 | 66.331 July | 7.3× |
| Saint PaulMinnesota, United States | 5 | 73.01 August | 7.2× |
| JenisonMichigan, United States | 7 | 67.131 July | 7.2× |
| AberdeenSouth Dakota, United States | 4 | 41.11 August | 7.2× |
| ShakopeeMinnesota, United States | 6 | 68.931 July | 7.2× |
| ChathamOntario, Canada | 3 | 53.14 August | 7.2× |
| LondonOntario, Canada | 5 | 63.14 August | 7.2× |
| Iowa CityIowa, United States | 3 | 64.931 July | 7.1× |
| Grand RapidsMichigan, United States | 5 | 73.231 July | 7.1× |
| New CityNew York, United States | 1 | 35.55 August | 7.1× |
| NewburghNew York, United States | 2 | 35.45 August | 7.1× |
| UticaNew York, United States | 4 | 35.47 August | 7.1× |
| Elmwood ParkIllinois, United States | 7 | 72.031 July | 7.1× |
| Saint CloudMinnesota, United States | 5 | 63.71 August | 7.0× |
| AuroraIllinois, United States | 5 | 63.431 July | 7.0× |
| West FargoNorth Dakota, United States | 5 | 67.231 July | 6.9× |
| NewmarketOntario, Canada | 8 | 60.23 August | 6.9× |
| PittsfieldMassachusetts, United States | 3 | 44.75 August | 6.9× |
| Port HuronMichigan, United States | 5 | 58.84 August | 6.8× |
| SaguenayQuebec, Canada | 2 | 53.73 August | 6.8× |
| St. ThomasOntario, Canada | 5 | 55.64 August | 6.8× |
| SyracuseNew York, United States | 7 | 45.44 August | 6.8× |
| BloomingtonIllinois, United States | 2 | 57.51 August | 6.8× |
| BrantfordOntario, Canada | 6 | 59.54 August | 6.8× |
| Franklin ParkIllinois, United States | 7 | 76.931 July | 6.7× |
| KingstonOntario, Canada | 4 | 47.24 August | 6.7× |
| KitchenerOntario, Canada | 6 | 59.94 August | 6.7× |
| BrookingsSouth Dakota, United States | 5 | 45.71 August | 6.6× |
| GreenfieldMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 40.45 August | 6.6× |
| BramptonOntario, Canada | 6 | 54.73 August | 6.6× |
| LibertyMissouri, United States | 2 | 44.61 August | 6.6× |
| AlbanyNew York, United States | 5 | 49.85 August | 6.6× |
| GuelphOntario, Canada | 5 | 57.54 August | 6.5× |
| East ChicagoIndiana, United States | 4 | 59.431 July | 6.5× |
| OmahaNebraska, United States | 3 | 50.91 August | 6.5× |
| SouthfieldMichigan, United States | 5 | 56.14 August | 6.5× |
| BarrieOntario, Canada | 8 | 57.93 August | 6.5× |
| TopekaKansas, United States | 2 | 62.01 August | 6.5× |
| North ChicopeeMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 39.35 August | 6.4× |
| OlatheKansas, United States | 2 | 64.01 August | 6.4× |
| MississaugaOntario, Canada | 5 | 51.73 August | 6.4× |
| BangorMaine, United States | 1 | 35.14 August | 6.4× |
| SpringfieldMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 45.25 August | 6.4× |
| ColumbiaMissouri, United States | 3 | 72.51 August | 6.4× |
| BuffaloNew York, United States | 7 | 50.24 August | 6.4× |
| RaymoreMissouri, United States | 2 | 45.01 August | 6.3× |
| RochesterNew York, United States | 7 | 46.04 August | 6.3× |
| ElginIllinois, United States | 7 | 73.731 July | 6.3× |
| TorontoOntario, Canada | 7 | 57.93 August | 6.3× |
| DorvalQuebec, Canada | 4 | 44.24 August | 6.2× |
| HamiltonOntario, Canada | 6 | 55.44 August | 6.2× |
| White PlainsNew York, United States | 1 | 31.05 August | 6.2× |
| DoltonIllinois, United States | 6 | 64.831 July | 6.2× |
| OakvilleOntario, Canada | 5 | 55.83 August | 6.1× |
| NorthbrookIllinois, United States | 3 | 60.731 July | 6.1× |
| KeeneNew Hampshire, United States | 2 | 39.25 August | 6.1× |
| Michigan CityIndiana, United States | 5 | 56.931 July | 6.1× |
| OttawaOntario, Canada | 5 | 45.23 August | 6.1× |
| MiltonOntario, Canada | 6 | 58.63 August | 6.1× |
| Kansas CityKansas, United States | 2 | 58.61 August | 6.1× |
| EdmundstonNew Brunswick, Canada | 2 | 41.53 August | 6.1× |
| HammondIndiana, United States | 6 | 60.431 July | 6.1× |
| Oak LawnIllinois, United States | 5 | 56.731 July | 6.1× |
| LansingMichigan, United States | 5 | 59.731 July | 6.1× |
| WaterdownOntario, Canada | 5 | 51.14 August | 6.1× |
| MilfordMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 34.75 August | 6.0× |
| PeoriaIllinois, United States | 3 | 61.51 August | 5.9× |
| Bay CityMichigan, United States | 6 | 51.44 August | 5.9× |
| WindsorOntario, Canada | 6 | 61.94 August | 5.8× |
| SherbrookeQuebec, Canada | 2 | 39.03 August | 5.8× |
| BridgeviewIllinois, United States | 6 | 68.031 July | 5.8× |
| LaconiaNew Hampshire, United States | 2 | 29.04 August | 5.8× |
| HartfordConnecticut, United States | 2 | 45.15 August | 5.8× |
| NapervilleIllinois, United States | 5 | 63.031 July | 5.8× |
| Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuQuebec, Canada | 3 | 35.13 August | 5.8× |
| JolietIllinois, United States | 5 | 60.431 July | 5.8× |
| Des MoinesIowa, United States | 3 | 48.331 July | 5.7× |
| CornwallOntario, Canada | 4 | 41.44 August | 5.7× |
| SpringfieldIllinois, United States | 2 | 53.31 August | 5.7× |
| YpsilantiMichigan, United States | 3 | 49.231 July | 5.7× |
| KalamazooMichigan, United States | 7 | 61.631 July | 5.7× |
| HollandMichigan, United States | 6 | 55.331 July | 5.6× |
| Kansas CityMissouri, United States | 2 | 47.01 August | 5.6× |
| FrederictonNew Brunswick, Canada | 1 | 30.24 August | 5.6× |
| PainesvilleOhio, United States | 2 | 36.24 August | 5.6× |
| GranbyQuebec, Canada | 4 | 44.33 August | 5.5× |
| ChampaignIllinois, United States | 2 | 49.61 August | 5.5× |
| DecaturIllinois, United States | 2 | 52.31 August | 5.5× |
| MonctonNew Brunswick, Canada | 1 | 28.64 August | 5.4× |
| DetroitMichigan, United States | 5 | 56.14 August | 5.4× |
| St. CatharinesOntario, Canada | 7 | 41.54 August | 5.4× |
| Calumet CityIllinois, United States | 5 | 56.031 July | 5.4× |
| DanburyConnecticut, United States | 2 | 40.25 August | 5.4× |
| TaylorMichigan, United States | 4 | 48.04 August | 5.3× |
| Grand IslandNebraska, United States | 2 | 42.51 August | 5.3× |
| LewistonMaine, United States | 1 | 32.24 August | 5.3× |
| DrummondvilleQuebec, Canada | 3 | 36.43 August | 5.3× |
| LeawoodKansas, United States | 2 | 44.11 August | 5.3× |
| WorcesterMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 34.05 August | 5.2× |
| Lincoln ParkMichigan, United States | 3 | 49.84 August | 5.2× |
| Trois-RivièresQuebec, Canada | 3 | 36.03 August | 5.1× |
| WaterburyConnecticut, United States | 2 | 38.55 August | 5.1× |
| MontréalQuebec, Canada | 4 | 38.33 August | 5.1× |
| RutlandVermont, United States | 3 | 34.74 August | 5.1× |
| RedfordMichigan, United States | 4 | 46.44 August | 5.1× |
| ScrantonPennsylvania, United States | 4 | 41.25 August | 5.1× |
| AnkenyIowa, United States | 3 | 48.331 July | 5.1× |
| QuébecQuebec, Canada | 3 | 41.627 July | 5.1× |
| Upper AltonIllinois, United States | 1 | 50.21 August | 5.1× |
| ElkhartIndiana, United States | 5 | 46.131 July | 5.1× |
| DearbornMichigan, United States | 5 | 53.64 August | 5.1× |
| Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-TremblesQuebec, Canada | 4 | 36.33 August | 5.0× |
| FraminghamMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 26.85 August | 5.0× |
| HaverhillMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 29.74 August | 5.0× |
| DerryNew Hampshire, United States | 2 | 32.04 August | 4.9× |
| WatertownSouth Dakota, United States | 4 | 45.21 August | 4.9× |
| Saint JosephMissouri, United States | 2 | 48.61 August | 4.9× |
| South BendIndiana, United States | 3 | 44.731 July | 4.9× |
| L'Ancienne-LoretteQuebec, Canada | 2 | 45.027 July | 4.8× |
| WaterlooIowa, United States | 2 | 41.61 August | 4.8× |
| BrossardQuebec, Canada | 4 | 37.73 August | 4.8× |
| MiramichiNew Brunswick, Canada | 2 | 26.028 July | 4.7× |
| GaryIndiana, United States | 4 | 45.931 July | 4.7× |
| ShawiniganQuebec, Canada | 3 | 37.827 July | 4.7× |
| University CityMissouri, United States | 1 | 36.21 August | 4.6× |
| Cleveland HeightsOhio, United States | 2 | 34.34 August | 4.6× |
| State CollegePennsylvania, United States | 2 | 33.66 August | 4.6× |
| SewellNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 34.927 July | 4.6× |
| AugustaMaine, United States | 2 | 31.24 August | 4.6× |
| LexingtonMassachusetts, United States | 3 | 41.027 July | 4.6× |
| PortageIndiana, United States | 5 | 46.131 July | 4.5× |
| East Saint LouisIllinois, United States | 1 | 46.01 August | 4.5× |
| ArnoldMissouri, United States | 1 | 35.11 August | 4.4× |
| New HavenConnecticut, United States | 1 | 33.75 August | 4.4× |
| WyomingMichigan, United States | 5 | 54.731 July | 4.4× |
| RandolphNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 32.55 August | 4.4× |
| Sorel-TracyQuebec, Canada | 5 | 39.93 August | 4.4× |
| Fort LeeNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 31.45 August | 4.4× |
| Granite CityIllinois, United States | 1 | 47.61 August | 4.3× |
| PortsmouthNew Hampshire, United States | 1 | 28.54 August | 4.3× |
| ChesapeakeVirginia, United States | 1 | 34.97 August | 4.3× |
| Dodge CityKansas, United States | 1 | 30.72 August | 4.3× |
| CarlislePennsylvania, United States | 3 | 32.76 August | 4.2× |
| LowellMassachusetts, United States | 2 | 27.527 July | 4.2× |
| ToledoOhio, United States | 4 | 38.44 August | 4.2× |
| MuncieIndiana, United States | 1 | 34.61 August | 4.0× |
| LafayetteIndiana, United States | 1 | 31.81 August | 4.0× |
| BridgeportConnecticut, United States | 1 | 31.35 August | 4.0× |
| LynnMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 25.74 August | 4.0× |
| PortlandMaine, United States | 1 | 31.54 August | 3.9× |
| New York CityNew York, United States | 1 | 32.85 August | 3.9× |
| NorristownPennsylvania, United States | 1 | 27.95 August | 3.9× |
| Fort WayneIndiana, United States | 3 | 35.91 August | 3.9× |
| East HamptonVirginia, United States | 1 | 28.97 August | 3.9× |
| PatersonNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 30.427 July | 3.8× |
| St. LouisMissouri, United States | 1 | 37.71 August | 3.8× |
| LebanonPennsylvania, United States | 2 | 32.36 August | 3.8× |
| DerbyKansas, United States | 2 | 36.91 August | 3.8× |
| BostonMassachusetts, United States | 1 | 26.84 August | 3.8× |
| Shaker HeightsOhio, United States | 1 | 31.44 August | 3.8× |
| AndersonIndiana, United States | 1 | 30.41 August | 3.7× |
| NepeanOntario, Canada | 7 | 57.630 July | 3.7× |
| LincolnNebraska, United States | 1 | 27.32 August | 3.7× |
| KokomoIndiana, United States | 1 | 30.51 August | 3.7× |
| HickoryNorth Carolina, United States | 1 | 28.48 August | 3.6× |
| New BrunswickNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 27.627 July | 3.6× |
| LexingtonNorth Carolina, United States | 1 | 29.88 August | 3.6× |
| PennsaukenNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 30.427 July | 3.5× |
| YorkPennsylvania, United States | 1 | 29.26 August | 3.5× |
| HopewellVirginia, United States | 1 | 25.37 August | 3.5× |
| AbingtonPennsylvania, United States | 1 | 25.75 August | 3.5× |
| ClemmonsNorth Carolina, United States | 1 | 27.48 August | 3.5× |
| RoanokeVirginia, United States | 1 | 25.38 August | 3.5× |
| SteubenvilleOhio, United States | 2 | 31.08 August | 3.4× |
| Ponca CityOklahoma, United States | 2 | 34.42 August | 3.4× |
| WilmingtonDelaware, United States | 1 | 26.05 August | 3.4× |
| BloomingtonIndiana, United States | 1 | 26.61 August | 3.4× |
| Jersey CityNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 27.45 August | 3.3× |
| ClevelandOhio, United States | 3 | 34.54 August | 3.3× |
| LindenNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 27.827 July | 3.3× |
| Winston-SalemNorth Carolina, United States | 1 | 28.08 August | 3.3× |
| HarrisburgPennsylvania, United States | 2 | 30.56 August | 3.3× |
| LancasterPennsylvania, United States | 2 | 28.66 August | 3.3× |
| YoungstownOhio, United States | 2 | 26.88 August | 3.2× |
| IndianapolisIndiana, United States | 1 | 33.11 August | 3.1× |
| PittsburghPennsylvania, United States | 1 | 27.18 August | 2.9× |
| CamdenNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 27.35 August | 2.9× |
| Ann ArborMichigan, United States | 3 | 38.931 July | 2.9× |
| ElizabethNew Jersey, United States | 1 | 27.85 August | 2.9× |
| LimaOhio, United States | 1 | 26.51 August | 2.8× |
| PhiladelphiaPennsylvania, United States | 1 | 27.55 August | 2.8× |
| Terre HauteIndiana, United States | 1 | 28.01 August | 2.7× |
| Wake ForestNorth Carolina, United States | 2 | 33.08 August | 2.7× |
| FishersIndiana, United States | 1 | 26.51 August | 2.7× |
| WarrenOhio, United States | 1 | 25.66 August | 2.6× |
| WestervilleOhio, United States | 1 | 25.91 August | 2.5× |
| West MifflinPennsylvania, United States | 1 | 26.18 August | 2.5× |
| MiddletownOhio, United States | 1 | 26.01 August | 2.2× |
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 4 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, July and August 2025: 241 cities with PM2.5 at twice their usual or more, 30 July to 9 August 2025, smogrank.com/episodes/2025-07-north-eastern-united-states-and-canada-3 (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.