Worst air pollution Beenleigh, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Beenleigh is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 17.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Beenleigh is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 18.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Beenleigh sits in the urban corridor between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, where traffic along major highways and steady suburban development are the main everyday contributors to local air quality. Being inland of the immediate coast, it receives less consistent sea breeze ventilation than beachside suburbs, allowing summer ozone to build on hot, still days. Bushfire smoke is a recurring risk in the drier months of late winter and spring, ahead of the wet season. Nearby cane-growing areas can add seasonal burning smoke. Overall, air quality is generally good with periodic urban and seasonal pressures.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Good

17.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Good

18.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

2.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

7.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

1.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Beenleigh right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Beenleigh is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 17.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Beenleigh?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Beenleigh will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 18.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Beenleigh?

Beenleigh's air quality follows a fairly predictable pattern, souring during August through November, as bushfire smoke gathers before the wet season, worsened by cane burn-offs in growing areas. Muggy, windless summer afternoons bring their own ozone build-up too. The rest of the year is otherwise good, so it's these months that call for caution.

Are air quality levels in Beenleigh 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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