Worst air pollution Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road) - Boreen Point, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road) is moderate. AQI and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5 and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 49.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road) is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM1 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 38.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road), with lighter traffic here, particulate matter tends to come more from farmland dust and occasional burning than from vehicles. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. Wind patterns on any given day can shift this picture meaningfully in either direction.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
49.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
49.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
38.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
38.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road) right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road) is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 49.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 49.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road)?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road) will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 38.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road)?
Particulate levels here tend to peak during the coldest months of the year, when wood heater use and gas heating rise just as calm, cold air traps the smoke locally. Summer heat and dry surrounding vegetation push bushfire smoke to the forefront of local air quality concerns, as smoke drifting in from regional bushfires combines with the heat and sunlight that also drive ozone.
Are air quality levels in Kayak pitch up (81 Lake Flat Road) 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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