Golden Point, Ballarat Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (16 October): Air quality in Golden Point is fair. AQI is fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 36.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 October 2026): Air quality in Golden Point is good. AQI improves to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 30.3/100).
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Today - 16 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 20.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 10.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 6.2/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 16.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 11.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.4/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 18.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 11.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 8.3/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 12.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 13.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this part of Ballarat, dense development means road traffic is the main local source of nitrogen dioxide and fine particles. Woodland in the area offers some natural filtering of particles from traffic. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times. Exhaust from nearby roads is usually highest close to busy streets and junctions.
The cooler months, June to July, see more fine particles, as home heating and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 7°C keep pollution near the ground. Summers are mild, averaging around 20°C in the warmest month, so ozone usually stays moderate even from December to March. Wildfire smoke is most likely from February to March, sometimes turning the sky hazy for days.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Victoria
Is air quality bad in Golden Point right now?
On 16 October 2026, overall air quality in Golden Point is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 36.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Golden Point?
On 17 October 2026, air quality conditions in Golden Point will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 30.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Golden Point?
The cooler months, June to July, see more fine particles, as home heating and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 7°C keep pollution near the ground. Summers are mild, averaging around 20°C in the warmest month, so ozone usually stays moderate even from December to March. Wildfire smoke is most likely from February to March, sometimes turning the sky hazy for days.
Are air quality levels in Golden Point 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. |