Black Range Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Black Range is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 37.8/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Black Range is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 30.0/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 37.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 37.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 19.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 5.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 10.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.5/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 30.0/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 30.0/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 11.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 5.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 7.2/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the heart of Black Range, traffic is light and there are few concentrated sources of air pollution. Open grassland and scrub can produce smoke during grass fires and some dust in dry spells. 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 in July, as wood burning and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 7°C. Later in the year, ozone is the main concern from January to February, when sunny days averaging 22°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from February to March, when dry vegetation burns easily.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Victoria
Is air quality bad in Black Range right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Black Range is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 37.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Black Range?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Black Range will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 30.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Black Range?
Fine particle levels climb in July, as wood burning and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 7°C. Later in the year, ozone is the main concern from January to February, when sunny days averaging 22°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from February to March, when dry vegetation burns easily.
Are air quality levels in Black Range 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. |