Worst air pollution Brisbane, today and tomorrow
Today (25 August): Air quality in Brisbane is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 25.7/100).
Tomorrow (26 August 2026): Air quality in Brisbane is fair. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 21.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Brisbane generally records good air quality, helped by sea breezes off Moreton Bay and the Coral Sea that ventilate the city on most days. The main seasonal challenges are bushfire smoke in the drier months before the wet season, roughly August to November, and periods of high humidity that can trap pollutants closer to the ground on still days. Summer ozone formation is also a factor during hot, sunny conditions with limited wind.
Today - 25 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
25.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 26 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
21.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Brisbane right now?
On 25 August 2026, overall air quality in Brisbane is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 25.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brisbane?
On 26 August 2026, air quality conditions in Brisbane will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 21.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Brisbane?
Air quality in Brisbane is typically at its most challenged during the dry season's bushfire smoke episodes, usually August through November, and on hot, still summer days when ozone can build under strong sun and light winds. The Moreton Bay sea breeze usually helps clear the air by afternoon on most days, so mornings during fire season are often the more affected period for sensitive groups.
Are air quality levels in Brisbane 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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