Worst air pollution Benalla Botanical Gardens - Benalla, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Benalla Botanical Gardens is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 38.2/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Benalla Botanical Gardens is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; NO2 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 42.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Benalla Botanical Gardens, lighter traffic and surrounding agricultural land make wind-blown dust and seasonal field activity bigger factors than congestion. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. The surrounding area tends to follow a similar pattern, with only minor local variation.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
38.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Benalla Botanical Gardens right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Benalla Botanical Gardens is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 38.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Benalla Botanical Gardens?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Benalla Botanical Gardens will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 42.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 42.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Benalla Botanical Gardens?
Winter is usually when particulate matter climbs highest locally, as reduced winter air movement lets heating emissions and wood smoke build up locally. Warmer months bring a different problem: smoke haze from nearby bushfires, as smoke drifting in from regional bushfires combines with the heat and sunlight that also drive ozone. Milder spring and autumn weather, paired with more reliable wind, usually gives the clearest air of the year.
Are air quality levels in Benalla Botanical Gardens 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 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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