Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve, Byron Bay Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 26.4/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve is good. AQI improves to good; PM10 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 17.5/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 26.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 18.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 26.4/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 22.7/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 4.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.7/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 17.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 11.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 16.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 17.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 0.8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With little dense development around this site in Byron Bay, local traffic emissions are modest. Open water nearby lets breezes move freely across the area, helping to disperse pollutants. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources. Levels are generally highest right next to busy roads and drop off quickly with distance.
Warm, sunny weather from October to May, around 25°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. From June to August, cooler nights and lighter winds, with temperatures around 18°C, let traffic pollution linger near busy roads. October is usually the windiest month, averaging about 25 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 26.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.5/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 17.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve?
Warm, sunny weather from October to May, around 25°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. From June to August, cooler nights and lighter winds, with temperatures around 18°C, let traffic pollution linger near busy roads. October is usually the windiest month, averaging about 25 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
Are air quality levels in Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve 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. |