Worst air pollution Burnie, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Burnie is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Burnie is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 15.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Burnie is generally good, with the Roaring Forties westerlies providing strong, consistent ventilation along the north-west coast. Wood heater smoke in winter is the main local concern, along with some historical industrial emissions from the town's port and manufacturing base, though these have lessened over recent decades as industry has modernised. Occasional shipping and manufacturing-related odours can also be noticeable close to the port on certain wind directions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
16.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
15.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Burnie right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Burnie is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Burnie?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Burnie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 15.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 15.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Burnie?
The main period to watch is winter, when wood heater use rises and smoke can settle on still, cold nights, particularly away from the immediate coast. Most days, however, strong westerly winds off the Southern Ocean keep Burnie's air notably clean by Australian standards.
Are air quality levels in Burnie 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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