Bowen Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Bowen is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 12.2/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Bowen is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM2.5: 12.6/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 12.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 12.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 10.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 10.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.8/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 12.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 12.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 11.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 9.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 5.9/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Bowen is largely built up, so vehicle exhaust and urban activity dominate the local air pollution sources. Breezes off the Coral Sea usually help ventilate the area. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources. Exhaust from nearby roads is usually highest close to busy streets and junctions.
Air quality is usually worst in the drier months, August to October, when dust and smoke can build into a haze with little rain to wash it out. The wettest months, December to February, usually bring the cleanest air. With temperatures around 25°C all year, sunny afternoons can raise ozone levels in any month, especially near busy roads. Smoke from savanna burning can affect the area during the dry season.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Queensland
Is air quality bad in Bowen right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Bowen is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 12.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 12.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bowen?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Bowen will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 12.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM2.5: 12.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bowen?
Air quality is usually worst in the drier months, August to October, when dust and smoke can build into a haze with little rain to wash it out. The wettest months, December to February, usually bring the cleanest air. With temperatures around 25°C all year, sunny afternoons can raise ozone levels in any month, especially near busy roads. Smoke from savanna burning can affect the area during the dry season.
Are air quality levels in Bowen 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. |