Outback Pioneer Centre Blackall, Blackall Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Outback Pioneer Centre Blackall is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM2.5: 20.6/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Outback Pioneer Centre Blackall is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 18.6/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 20.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 20.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 10.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 4.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 14.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.7/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 18.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 18.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 8.6/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 2.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.7/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 4.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.5/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this site in Blackall, a mix of built-up land and open space means traffic is an important, but not overwhelming, local pollution source. Dust raised by wind from dry, open ground is a recurring source of coarse particles. The surrounding woodland releases natural compounds that, in warm sunny weather, help form ozone. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 14°C and the air turns still. By contrast, ozone is the main concern from September to April, when sunny days averaging 31°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from April to June, when dry vegetation burns easily.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Queensland
Is air quality bad in Outback Pioneer Centre Blackall right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Outback Pioneer Centre Blackall is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM2.5: 20.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Outback Pioneer Centre Blackall?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Outback Pioneer Centre Blackall will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 18.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Outback Pioneer Centre Blackall?
Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 14°C and the air turns still. By contrast, ozone is the main concern from September to April, when sunny days averaging 31°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from April to June, when dry vegetation burns easily.
Are air quality levels in Outback Pioneer Centre Blackall 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. |