Worst air pollution Ararat, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ararat is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 37.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ararat is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 34.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ararat lies near the Grampians in western Victoria, a windy region where exposure to open plains and ranges generally keeps the air well-mixed and clean. Agricultural dust from surrounding cropping and grazing land is the most consistent local influence, rising during dry, windy spells. Cold winter nights bring wood heater smoke, which can settle in more sheltered pockets around town. Summer heat and the fire-prone Grampians ranges nearby create a recurring bushfire smoke risk, as seen in past major fire seasons. Outside these events, background air quality is typically good.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Fair
37.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
34.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ararat right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ararat is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 37.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ararat?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ararat will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 34.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ararat?
In practical terms, Ararat sees its worst air during summer bushfire season, roughly December to March, when fires in the surrounding bush push smoke into town. Winter adds its own trouble, with wood-heater smoke lingering on calm, cold nights. Sensitive groups should watch forecasts during that period rather than assume year-round conditions apply.
Are air quality levels in Ararat 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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