Todd Mall, Alice Springs Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (11 October): Air quality in Todd Mall is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (PM2.5: 32.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026): Air quality in Todd Mall is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (PM2.5: 37.4/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 32.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 32.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 10.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 12.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 19.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 12.4/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 37.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 37.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 13.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 9.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 18.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 13.3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Alice Springs is largely built up, so vehicle exhaust and urban activity dominate the local air pollution sources. Open grassland and scrub can produce smoke during grass fires and some dust in dry spells. Winds here are fairly strong, averaging around 15 km/h, which helps disperse local pollution. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times.
From May to July, cooler nights and lighter winds, with temperatures around 13°C, let traffic pollution linger near busy roads. From September to April, strong sunshine and temperatures around 30°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from August to October, when dry vegetation burns easily.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Northern Territory
Is air quality bad in Todd Mall right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall air quality in Todd Mall is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.5/100. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (PM2.5: 32.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Todd Mall?
On 12 October 2026, air quality conditions in Todd Mall will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (PM2.5: 37.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Todd Mall?
From May to July, cooler nights and lighter winds, with temperatures around 13°C, let traffic pollution linger near busy roads. From September to April, strong sunshine and temperatures around 30°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from August to October, when dry vegetation burns easily.
Are air quality levels in Todd Mall 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |