Worst air pollution Atherton, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Atherton is medium. AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.2/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Atherton is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 40.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Perched on the cooler, wetter Atherton Tablelands above the coastal plain, Atherton enjoys a noticeably fresher climate than the tropical lowlands nearby, with elevation helping disperse haze more readily. Air quality is generally very good, supported by consistent airflow across the plateau. The main seasonal concern is dry-season smoke, from May through October, when savanna burning and occasional agricultural or bushfire smoke can drift across the tablelands. The wet season brings high humidity and mould-prone conditions rather than pollution. Some build-up season dust appears before the rains arrive in October and November, but overall this is a clean-air town.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
40.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
40.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Atherton right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Atherton is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Atherton?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Atherton will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 40.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 40.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Atherton?
Anyone tracking air quality in Atherton should keep an eye on the June-to-October dry season, when the surrounding grass and woodland country burns and smoke can sit over the region for days at a time. The wet (November-April) clears the smoke but brings humidity, downpours and occasional cyclones instead. The rest of the year tends to be comfortable, making this the stretch worth watching for smoke-sensitive people.
Are air quality levels in Atherton 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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