Calliope Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Calliope is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 29.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Calliope is fair. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM2.5: 26.6/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 29.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 29.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 14.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 3.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 26.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 4.8/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 6.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.6/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 26.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 26.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 14.2/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 16.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.1/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the heart of Calliope, traffic is light and there are few concentrated sources of air pollution. Open grassland and scrub can produce smoke during grass fires and some dust in dry spells. Trees nearby help filter some particles from the air, though in hot weather they also emit compounds that feed ozone formation. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times.
Warm, sunny weather from September to May, around 27°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 17°C and the air turns still. In addition, the dry months, August to September, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from June to September, when dry vegetation burns easily.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Queensland
Is air quality bad in Calliope right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Calliope is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Calliope?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Calliope will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM2.5: 26.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Calliope?
Warm, sunny weather from September to May, around 27°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 17°C and the air turns still. In addition, the dry months, August to September, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from June to September, when dry vegetation burns easily.
Are air quality levels in Calliope 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. |