Worst air pollution Bairnsdale, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bairnsdale is fair. AQI, NO2, and SO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 29.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bairnsdale is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 24.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bairnsdale, gateway to Victoria's East Gippsland, has experienced some of the state's most severe bushfire smoke episodes, most notably during the 2019-20 Black Summer fires when surrounding forests burned for weeks and blanketed the town in hazardous haze. Outside major fire events, the town's air quality is generally good, supported by its river-plain setting and light industrial base. Winter nights bring typical wood heater smoke, occasionally trapped under cool, still conditions. Agricultural activity in the surrounding valley contributes minor seasonal dust. Bushfire smoke risk remains the dominant concern given the extensive forest cover nearby.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
26.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
24.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
24.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bairnsdale right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bairnsdale is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 29.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bairnsdale?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bairnsdale will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 24.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bairnsdale?
Bairnsdale residents typically notice conditions worsen during the peak of summer, when bushfires send smoke haze through during dry, windy spells. A second dip comes in winter, when still nights trap wood-heater smoke near ground level. The rest of the year is otherwise good, so it's these months that call for caution.
Are air quality levels in Bairnsdale 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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