Burwood Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Burwood is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 30.9/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Burwood is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 34.7/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 30.9/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 30.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 22.4/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 29.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.0/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 5.0/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.1/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 34.7/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 34.7/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 19.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 33.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 16.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 5.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 6.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 11.2/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the center of Burwood, a mix of built-up land and open space means traffic is an important, but not overwhelming, local pollution source. Trees nearby help filter some particles from the air, though in hot weather they also emit compounds that feed ozone formation. Winds here are fairly strong, averaging around 15 km/h, which helps disperse local pollution.
Fine particle levels climb from June to August, as home heating and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 9°C. In the warmer months, warm, sunny weather in January, around 20°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. September is usually the windiest month, averaging about 20 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Victoria
Is air quality bad in Burwood right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Burwood is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 30.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Burwood?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Burwood will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 34.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Burwood?
Fine particle levels climb from June to August, as home heating and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 9°C. In the warmer months, warm, sunny weather in January, around 20°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. September is usually the windiest month, averaging about 20 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
Are air quality levels in Burwood 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. |