Worst air pollution Banksmeadow - Bayside Council, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Banksmeadow is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 29.0/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Banksmeadow is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; O3 decreases to good; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 41.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Banksmeadow, warmer-season humidity around 74% in December can trap particulate matter closer to ground level on stiller days, while average wind speeds of 15 km/h in June typically help disperse pollutants during the cooler months.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
41.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Banksmeadow right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Banksmeadow is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 29.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Banksmeadow?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Banksmeadow will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 41.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 41.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Banksmeadow?
Winter conditions in Banksmeadow average 14.4°C in June, when calm, cool air can allow local emissions to build up. By December, temperatures near 21.6°C raise the risk of ground-level ozone on sunny days. March brings around 186mm of rainfall, typically helping clear the air during the shoulder season.
Are air quality levels in Banksmeadow 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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