Worst air pollution Glenelg - Adelaide, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Glenelg is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; NO2 is fair; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (PM2.5: 41.2/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Glenelg is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM2.5: 29.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Linked to the Adelaide CBD by a heritage tram line, Glenelg is a historic beach suburb on Gulf St Vincent where a steady sea breeze off the gulf keeps the seafront air feeling clean and fresh. The jetty, esplanade and beachfront dining strip draw plenty of visitors and some traffic, but the open water alongside does a good job of dispersing it. Adelaide's Mediterranean-style climate means Glenelg generally enjoys clear conditions, with summer bushfire smoke the main seasonal exception worth watching for.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 21:30
AQI:
Moderate
41.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 00:30
AQI:
Fair
29.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Glenelg right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Glenelg is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (PM2.5: 41.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Glenelg?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Glenelg will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM2.5: 29.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Glenelg?
For visitors and locals in Glenelg, the Adelaide-wide risk period is summer (December-March), when bushfire smoke is the main risk on hot, dry northerly winds. The rest of the calendar is usually untroubled, with sea breezes clearing the air. Sensitive groups should watch forecasts during that period rather than assume year-round conditions apply.
Are air quality levels in Glenelg based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 September 2026 at 20:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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