Worst air pollution Spring Hill - Brisbane, today and tomorrow

Today (4 August): Air quality in Spring Hill is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 32.2/100).
Tomorrow (5 August 2026): Air quality in Spring Hill is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 43.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Spring Hill is shaped by its inner-city, elevated position close to the CBD, with moderate traffic influence from surrounding arterial roads. Limited tree canopy compared with Brisbane's greener suburbs means less natural buffering. Sea breezes off Moreton Bay generally still reach this elevated inner-city spot, offering reasonable ventilation on most days. Spring brings a moderate tree pollen season typical of the subtropical southeast Queensland coast, generally milder here than in outer suburbs with more grass and bushland exposure. Summer humidity and afternoon storms can trap traffic emissions before sea breezes and storm activity clear the air again.

Today - 4 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

32.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

32.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 5 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Medium

43.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

24.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

43.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

12.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

29.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Spring Hill right now?

On 4 August 2026, overall air quality in Spring Hill is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (NO2: 32.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Spring Hill?

On 5 August 2026, air quality conditions in Spring Hill will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 29.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 43.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Spring Hill?

Expect the main air quality concerns in Spring Hill to arise during peak traffic periods on the surrounding arterial roads and during citywide bushfire smoke events in the drier months. With relatively modest tree cover to buffer conditions, this historic inner-city suburb tends to track closely with broader CBD-fringe pollution patterns.

Are air quality levels in Spring Hill 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: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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