Worst air pollution Bendigo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bendigo is medium. AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 40.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bendigo is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 41.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bendigo is well known for winter wood-smoke inversions, with its inland basin position trapping smoke from wood heaters on cold, still nights, a pattern that makes it one of regional Victoria's more consistently affected towns. Bushfire smoke in summer and some agricultural dust are the other main seasonal factors shaping the city's air quality. Its position on the Central Victorian plains means dry, windy days can occasionally add dust to the mix.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
40.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Medium
41.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bendigo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bendigo is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 40.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bendigo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bendigo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 41.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 41.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bendigo?
Winter evenings are the period of greatest concern in Bendigo, as wood heater smoke regularly settles under temperature inversions on cold, calm nights, producing noticeable haze in low-lying parts of the city. Air quality typically improves with wind and warmth, though summer bushfire smoke can occasionally bring a second seasonal dip.
Are air quality levels in Bendigo 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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