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1.2µg/m³Good · 1 hourCAMS model • Open-Meteo
ChristchurchAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Check PM2.5 and PM10 particle levels alongside ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other gases. Compare the latest available concentrations with recent days and explore changes in air pollution through the available historical records.
Christchurch - latest available concentrations (September 27, 2026, 14:00 local time): PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³, PM10: 1.9 µg/m³, O₃: 46 µg/m³, NO₂: 0.7 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.2 µg/m³, CO: 63 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
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Christchurch · Air pollutant concentrations
Data time: September 27, 2026 · 14:00 · local timeParticulate matter
1.9µg/m³Good · 1 hourOzone
46µg/m³Good · 1 hourNitrogen dioxide
0.7µg/m³Good · 1 hourSulphur dioxide
0.2µg/m³Good · 1 hourCarbon monoxide
63µg/m³PM2.5 vs PM10 - what is the difference? → · Models and monitoring stations →
DAILY DATA · Christchurch
Christchurch - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-09-26)
Concentrations of all available pollutants for this city.
PM2.5Lowest 0.9 2026-09-04Highest 9.33 2026-09-212026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
PM10Lowest 1.33 2026-09-04Highest 14.46 2026-09-212026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
O₃Lowest 27.33 2026-09-25Highest 59.17 2026-09-042026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
NO₂Lowest 1.2 2026-09-04Highest 7.49 2026-09-252026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
SO₂Lowest 0.38 2026-09-26Highest 1.16 2026-09-022026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
COLowest 72.79 2026-09-23Highest 97 2026-09-242026-08-31 - 2026-09-26
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| Pollutant | 2026-09-26 | 2026-09-25 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-20 | 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 | 3.6 | 5.36 | 4.93 | 5.41 | 3.46 | 9.33 | 7.25 | 4.99 | 3.49 | 1.44 | 0.9 | 1.51 | 2.38 | 2.41 | 2.75 |
| PM10 | 4.68 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 8.88 | 5.3 | 14.46 | 11.65 | 8.1 | 5.1 | 1.93 | 1.33 | 1.93 | 2.83 | 3.46 | 4.28 |
| O₃ | 32.67 | 27.33 | 28.04 | 43.33 | 48.04 | 39.46 | 44.54 | 42.38 | 39.38 | 44.92 | 59.17 | 57.79 | 41.38 | 40.79 | 44.54 |
| NO₂ | 4.93 | 7.49 | 7.48 | 1.83 | 1.95 | 4.04 | 2.47 | 1.88 | 4.66 | 3.68 | 1.2 | 2.74 | 5.69 | 3.06 | 2.25 |
| SO₂ | 0.38 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.4 | 0.47 | 0.66 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.71 | 0.69 | 0.38 | 1.05 | 1.16 | 0.69 | 0.6 |
| CO | 81.17 | 88.58 | 97 | 72.79 | 83.17 | 83.04 | 77.83 | 73.08 | 79.75 | 76.5 | 73.92 | 96.88 | 84.21 | 80.38 | 76.71 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
Environment and quality of life ratings · Christchurch
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Christchurch | Norfolk Island | New Caledonia | Tonga | Fiji | Vanuatu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 86% | — | 70% | — | 55% | 79% |
| particulate matter PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 82% | — | 50% | — | 50% | 75% |
| particulate matter PM10 (µg/m³) | 21 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Air Pollution | 22% | — | 55% | — | 43% | 25% |
| Garbage Disposal | 73% | — | 30% | — | 45% | 44% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 80% | — | 75% | — | 72% | 88% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 70% | — | 30% | — | 48% | 50% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 35% | — | 45% | — | 46% | 65% |
| Water Pollution | 39% | — | 55% | — | 61% | 70% |
Air quality in nearby cities
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Wellington
PM2.51.2
PM101.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 0.9O₃ 60
September 27, 202614:00
New Zealand↗
Dunedin
PM2.53.5
PM106
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 0.2O₃ 49
September 27, 202614:00
New Zealand↗
Lower Hutt
PM2.51.2
PM101.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 0.9O₃ 60
September 27, 202614:00
New Zealand↗
Hamilton City
PM2.510.5
PM1016.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 0.4O₃ 53
September 27, 202614:00
New Zealand↗
Tauranga
PM2.59.1
PM1014.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 0.5O₃ 52
September 27, 202614:00
New Zealand↗
Manukau
PM2.513.9
PM1022.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 0.9O₃ 59
September 27, 202614:00
New Zealand↗
Auckland
PM2.513.9
PM1022.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 0.9O₃ 59
September 27, 202614:00
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WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Christchurch · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: -43.5333, 172.6333.
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Christchurch · September 25, 2026: minimum temperature 5.1°C, maximum 12.5°C. Wind: 13.2 km/h. Humidity: 70%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 12.3 | 5.1 | 12.5 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 70 | 87 |
| 2026-09-26 | 16.1 | 6.3 | 16.8 | 9.7 | 0.1 | 5.3 | 57 | 48 |
| 2026-09-27 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 10.8 | 4.2 | 15.5 | 9.1 | 90 | 100 |
| 2026-09-28 | 12.5 | 1.3 | 13 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 53 | 21 |
| 2026-09-29 | 12.2 | 3.4 | 13 | 8.3 | — | 3.5 | 59 | 12 |
| 2026-09-30 | 13.6 | 6.5 | 14.9 | 8.8 | — | 2.5 | 63 | 50 |
| 2026-10-01 | 15.3 | 7.1 | 15.3 | 10.6 | 11.3 | 4.1 | 52 | 59 |
| 2026-10-02 | 18 | 8.2 | 18 | 10.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 56 | 8 |
| 2026-10-03 | 13.6 | 7.9 | 13.6 | 8.1 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 77 | 41 |
| 2026-10-04 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 87 | 100 |
| 2026-10-05 | 10.9 | 8.1 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 82 | 100 |
| 2026-10-06 | 10.4 | 8.6 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 1.7 | 5.9 | 81 | 100 |
| 2026-10-07 | 10.7 | 7.6 | 11.8 | 9.5 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 85 | 96 |
| 2026-10-08 | 12.5 | 8.3 | 12.5 | 9.2 | 0.8 | 6 | 69 | 8 |
| 2026-10-09 | 15.8 | 7.2 | 15.8 | 10.7 | — | 4.8 | 61 | 23 |
| 2026-10-10 | 15.4 | 9.6 | 15.4 | 13.4 | — | 4.3 | 68 | 8 |
| 2026-10-11 | 12.7 | 9.8 | 14.9 | 9.8 | 1.8 | 6.6 | 80 | 88 |
UV index by day · Christchurch
City data.
Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Christchurch · September 26, 2026: UV index: 5.7 .
| Indicator | 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 | 2026-10-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 5.7 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 3 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.6 | — |
Sea temperature and waves · New Zealand
Data for a selected coastal point.
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New Zealand · September 26, 2026: Sea temperature (°C): 13 . Wave height (m): 0.9 .
| Indicator | 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 | 2026-10-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 13 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wave height (m) | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sea temperature throughout the year · New Zealand
Monthly climate values for a selected coastal area (°C).
17.7°Jan
18.4°Feb
17.8°Mar
16.7°Apr
15.5°May
14°Jun
13°Jul
12.4°Aug
13°Sep
13.9°Oct
15.3°Nov
16.3°Dec
| °C | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | 17.7 | 18.4 | 17.8 | 16.7 | 15.5 | 14 | 13 | 12.4 | 13 | 13.9 | 15.3 | 16.3 |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Christchurch · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Christchurch?
Christchurch - latest available concentrations (September 27, 2026, 14:00 local time): PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³, PM10: 1.9 µg/m³, O₃: 46 µg/m³, NO₂: 0.7 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.2 µg/m³, CO: 63 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
When was PM2.5 highest in Christchurch over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 9.3 µg/m³ (September 21, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before September 27, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
For September 26, 2026, the forecast UV index is 5.7. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Christchurch?
For September 25, 2026, forecast wind speed is 13.2 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.