Worst air pollution Clayfield - Brisbane, today and tomorrow
Today (25 August): Air quality in Clayfield is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 18.9/100).
Tomorrow (26 August 2026): Air quality in Clayfield is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 20.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Clayfield sits on an elevated ridge in Brisbane's inner north-east, a position that aids natural ventilation, though proximity to Brisbane Airport's flight paths and a busy rail corridor add distinctive local emissions not shared by suburbs further from the airport. Sea breezes from Moreton Bay reach the suburb reasonably well given its elevation. Bushfire smoke is a spring risk from surrounding hinterland. Overall, background air quality is generally good, balancing elevated exposure against airport and rail-related traffic.
Today - 25 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
18.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 26 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
20.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Clayfield right now?
On 25 August 2026, overall air quality in Clayfield is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 18.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Clayfield?
On 26 August 2026, air quality conditions in Clayfield will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 20.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Clayfield?
Clayfield residents generally notice the poorest air in spring, when bushfire and hazard-reduction smoke from the ranges west of Brisbane combines with lingering cane-fire haze to hang over the flat, low-lying streets on calm nights. Humidity keeps things fairly clear over summer, though hot, windless afternoons can allow ozone to creep up. Expect gradual improvement once the wet season's afternoon storms begin flushing the atmosphere from December.
Are air quality levels in Clayfield 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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