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AustraliaAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Compare air quality across cities in this country. Explore PM2.5, PM10 and other pollutant concentrations, check data timestamps, and view recent trends and historical charts.
Australia - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³, PM10: 10.8 µg/m³, O₃: 70.5 µg/m³, NO₂: 2.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 1.9 µg/m³, CO: 90.8 µg/m³. Date range: September 26, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
Lowest PM2.5: Launceston city centre (0.8 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Newcastle upon Tyne (17.9 µg/m³). This comparison covers 19 cities on September 26, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
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All cities · Australia
19 citiesAustralia↗
Sydney
PM2.516.4
PM1017.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 14.8O₃ 123
September 26, 202611:00
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Melbourne
PM2.58.5
PM1013.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 4.6O₃ 54
September 26, 202611:00
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Brisbane
PM2.513.4
PM1021.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 1.7O₃ 66
September 26, 202611:00
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Perth
PM2.55.4
PM108.1
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 1.9O₃ 49
September 26, 202609:00
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Adelaide
PM2.52.3
PM103
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 4.4O₃ 50
September 26, 202610:30
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Gold Coast
PM2.513.3
PM1022.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 0.4O₃ 65
September 26, 202611:00
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Canberra
PM2.53
PM104
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 0.8O₃ 84
September 26, 202611:00
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Newcastle upon Tyne
PM2.517.9
PM1019.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 3.4O₃ 152
September 26, 202611:00
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Wollongong
PM2.56.2
PM107.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 1.2O₃ 105
September 26, 202611:00
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Logan City
PM2.513.4
PM1021.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 1.7O₃ 66
September 26, 202611:00
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Geelong
PM2.57.1
PM1011.7
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 1.4O₃ 52
September 26, 202611:00
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Hobart
PM2.51.6
PM102.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 0.7O₃ 48
September 26, 202611:00
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Townsville
PM2.57.2
PM1011.7
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 0.5O₃ 68
September 26, 202611:00
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Cairns
PM2.53.8
PM106.1
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 0.3O₃ 61
September 26, 202611:00
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Toowoomba
PM2.56.1
PM109.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 1.1O₃ 65
September 26, 202611:00
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Darwin
PM2.58.5
PM1010.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 0.6O₃ 72
September 26, 202610:30
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Rockingham
PM2.56.5
PM1010.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 1.1O₃ 48
September 26, 202609:00
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Launceston city centre
PM2.50.8
PM101.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 0.3O₃ 53
September 26, 202611:00
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Bendigo
PM2.52.2
PM102.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 1.6O₃ 58
September 26, 202611:00
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AVERAGE ACROSS AVAILABLE COUNTRY POINTS
Latest concentrations · Australia
Particulate matter
10.8µg/m³Ozone
70.5µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
2.2µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
1.9µg/m³Carbon monoxide
90.8µg/m³Average of the latest available hour at each model point. This is neither a population-weighted nor a daily average.
DAILY DATA · Australia
Australia - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-09-25)
Averages across available points in the country. These are not population-weighted averages.
PM2.5Lowest 5.77 2026-09-06Highest 11.33 2026-08-312026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
PM10Lowest 7.91 2026-09-06Highest 15.06 2026-09-222026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
O₃Lowest 51.44 2026-08-31Highest 60.35 2026-09-202026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
NO₂Lowest 3.47 2026-09-06Highest 8.09 2026-08-312026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
SO₂Lowest 1.19 2026-09-06Highest 2.65 2026-08-312026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
COLowest 88.98 2026-09-22Highest 114.22 2026-08-312026-08-31 - 2026-09-25
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| Pollutant | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 8.64 | 8.91 | 9.48 | 10.27 | 9.63 | 7.15 | 6.36 | 7.04 | 5.77 | 7.81 | 8.14 | 6.26 | 7.76 | 8.34 | 11.33 |
| PM10 | 11.7 | 12.07 | 13.43 | 15.06 | 13.38 | 9.51 | 8.91 | 10.11 | 7.91 | 10.61 | 11.42 | 8.93 | 10.92 | 10.7 | 14.26 |
| O₃ | 58.77 | 53.14 | 51.44 | 52.79 | 59.18 | 60.35 | 58.31 | 51.91 | 55.15 | 54.18 | 54.08 | 54.56 | 54.22 | 55.04 | 51.44 |
| NO₂ | 5.31 | 6.57 | 6.04 | 4.82 | 4.38 | 4.07 | 4.67 | 4.18 | 3.47 | 5.3 | 5.54 | 4.42 | 5.47 | 5.99 | 8.09 |
| SO₂ | 2 | 1.98 | 2.08 | 1.45 | 1.36 | 1.45 | 1.41 | 1.46 | 1.19 | 1.52 | 1.7 | 1.37 | 1.58 | 2.07 | 2.65 |
| CO | 104.3 | 107.17 | 101.83 | 88.98 | 95.42 | 98.96 | 92.26 | 89.99 | 93.46 | 101.39 | 97.04 | 100.13 | 101.8 | 106.01 | 114.22 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · Australia
Australia - air pollution history (2015-10 - 2020-05)
Compare monthly particle and gas concentrations in the available archive.
PM2.5Lowest 4.27 2020-03Highest 15 2019-122015-10 - 2020-05
PM10Lowest 7.32 2016-06Highest 33.1 2019-122015-10 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 | 2017-11 | 2017-10 | 2017-09 | 2017-08 | 2017-07 | 2017-06 | 2017-05 | 2017-04 | 2017-03 | 2017-02 | 2017-01 | 2016-12 | 2016-11 | 2016-10 | 2016-09 | 2016-08 | 2016-07 | 2016-06 | 2016-05 | 2016-04 | 2016-03 | 2016-02 | 2016-01 | 2015-12 | 2015-11 | 2015-10 |
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| PM2.5 | 5.82 | 6.11 | 4.27 | 4.58 | 13.2 | 15 | 11.8 | 7 | 6.55 | 6.98 | 5.91 | 6.94 | 6.44 | 5.45 | 5.6 | 5.91 | 8.75 | 6.67 | 5.65 | 5.49 | 6.72 | 7.74 | 8.26 | 5.97 | 7.33 | 7.18 | 5.72 | 5.19 | 6.33 | 5.81 | 4.62 | 5.66 | 6.41 | 7.38 | 8.16 | 7.5 | 7.48 | 5.11 | 4.56 | 6.39 | 7.5 | 8.02 | 6.67 | 5.81 | 5.24 | 8.64 | 5.54 | 5.89 | 7.38 | 6.96 | — | — | — | — | 8.6 | — |
| PM10 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 15.1 | 25.7 | 33.1 | 26.3 | 17.2 | 15 | 14 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.3 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 12.6 | 15.4 | 13.3 | 13.5 | 10 | 13.3 | 13.7 | 14.2 | 11 | 13.9 | 14.3 | 12.1 | 10.9 | 12.4 | 11.6 | 10.1 | 11.9 | 16.1 | 13.7 | 11.4 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 10.9 | 12 | 11.5 | 12.1 | 11.1 | 9.02 | 7.36 | 10.4 | 7.95 | 7.32 | 12.5 | 11.7 | 29.8 | — | 14.1 | — | 9.7 | 17.3 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. Historical values do not describe today’s air quality.
Environment and quality of life ratings · Australia
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Australia | East Timor | Papua New Guinea | New Caledonia | Christmas Island | Norfolk Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 77% | 53% | 27% | 70% | — | — |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 78% | 44% | 34% | 50% | — | — |
| Air Pollution | 23% | 36% | 63% | 55% | — | — |
| Garbage Disposal | 72% | 19% | 18% | 30% | — | — |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 82% | 38% | 38% | 75% | — | — |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 68% | 25% | 22% | 30% | — | — |
| Noise and Light pollution | 39% | 53% | 58% | 45% | — | — |
| Water Pollution | 33% | 64% | 76% | 55% | — | — |
WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Australia · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: -27, 133.
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Australia · September 24, 2026: minimum temperature 18.8°C, maximum 32.1°C. Wind: 31.2 km/h. Humidity: 14%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 30.3 | 18.8 | 32.1 | 23.9 | 0.4 | 8.7 | 14 | 8 |
| 2026-09-25 | 31.1 | 19.9 | 32 | 23.8 | 0.1 | 9.5 | 14 | 2 |
| 2026-09-26 | 29.8 | 19.7 | 31.5 | 23 | 3.1 | 9.9 | 15 | 68 |
| 2026-09-27 | 30.5 | 20.1 | 32.2 | 23.6 | 0.1 | 7.7 | 14 | 23 |
| 2026-09-28 | 31.5 | 20.5 | 32.6 | 25.5 | 0.2 | 9 | 14 | 94 |
| 2026-09-29 | 33.2 | 21 | 34.3 | 22.5 | 12.4 | 10.3 | 12 | 85 |
| 2026-09-30 | 29.3 | 18.9 | 32.2 | 22.8 | 4.8 | 8.7 | 23 | 87 |
| 2026-10-01 | 33.9 | 21.9 | 33.9 | 23.6 | 1.3 | 12.8 | 16 | 95 |
| 2026-10-02 | 23.5 | 17.4 | 24.8 | 17.4 | 1.4 | 9.8 | 37 | 12 |
| 2026-10-03 | 18 | 10.5 | 19.8 | 14.2 | 0.5 | 9.1 | 27 | 87 |
| 2026-10-04 | 20.1 | 9.1 | 22.5 | 16.3 | 5 | 7.1 | 27 | 75 |
| 2026-10-05 | 23.1 | 11.2 | 25.1 | 18.1 | 12.8 | 6.7 | 21 | 96 |
| 2026-10-06 | 24.3 | 13.2 | 27 | 20.8 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 17 | 6 |
| 2026-10-07 | 28.4 | 15.7 | 30.2 | 23.6 | 0.1 | 6.1 | 12 | 35 |
| 2026-10-08 | 32.5 | 18.1 | 33.5 | 26.4 | 1.2 | 8 | 8 | 65 |
| 2026-10-09 | 32.5 | 20.1 | 34.5 | 25.9 | 0.9 | 8.1 | 13 | 2 |
| 2026-10-10 | 29.3 | 17 | 31.9 | 24.9 | — | 6.7 | 24 | 3 |
UV index by day · Australia
Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
SPF 30-50, hat and sunglasses are a must. Better to stay in the shade 11:00-15:00.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Australia · September 25, 2026: UV index: 7.5 .
| Indicator | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-27 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-29 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7 | 7.2 | 5.6 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | — |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Australia · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Australia?
Australia - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³, PM10: 10.8 µg/m³, O₃: 70.5 µg/m³, NO₂: 2.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 1.9 µg/m³, CO: 90.8 µg/m³. Date range: September 26, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
When was PM2.5 highest in Australia over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 10.3 µg/m³ (September 22, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before September 26, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
Which cities in Australia have the cleanest and most polluted air by PM2.5?
Lowest PM2.5: Launceston city centre (0.8 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Newcastle upon Tyne (17.9 µg/m³). This comparison covers 19 cities on September 26, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
What period does the pollution history for Australia cover?
Available monthly means cover 2015-10 - 2020-05. The tables include PM2.5, PM10. Missing values are marked with a dash, not treated as zero. Monthly archives and current model data may come from different sources.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Australia an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for Australia?
For September 25, 2026, the forecast UV index is 7.5. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Australia?
For September 24, 2026, forecast wind speed is 31.2 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.