Worst air pollution Bega, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bega is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 16.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bega is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 17.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bega sits in a river valley amid dairy country on the state's far south coast, a setting that can trap cool, still air and wood heater smoke close to the ground on winter nights. Surrounding forested hills leave the town exposed to bushfire smoke in dry summers, a risk starkly illustrated during the 2019-20 fires. Agricultural activity contributes some seasonal dust and odour, though at a modest scale. Sea influence from the nearby coast helps ventilate the area much of the year, keeping overall air quality good outside these episodic events.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
16.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Good
17.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bega right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bega is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 16.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bega?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bega will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 17.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bega?
Anyone tracking air quality in Bega should keep an eye on hot, dry summer stretches (December-March), when bushfire smoke is the dominant risk. Winter brings a quieter risk too: wood-heater smoke pooling on cold, still nights. Sensitive groups should watch forecasts during that period rather than assume year-round conditions apply.
Are air quality levels in Bega 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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