Binalong Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Binalong is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.9/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Binalong is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 22.6/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 19.9/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 13.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 14.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 5.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 19.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 0.9/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 22.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 22.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 12.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 15.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 19.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Binalong lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. The open grass and scrubland around the area can add dust in dry weather and smoke from occasional fires. The surrounding woodland releases natural compounds that, in warm sunny weather, help form ozone. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally.
Fine particle levels climb from June to July, as wood burning and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 7°C. From December to February, strong sunshine and temperatures around 23°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Overall, stronger winds around January, about 15 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in Binalong right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Binalong is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Binalong?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Binalong will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 22.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Binalong?
Fine particle levels climb from June to July, as wood burning and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 7°C. From December to February, strong sunshine and temperatures around 23°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Overall, stronger winds around January, about 15 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
Are air quality levels in Binalong 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |