Camp 5 - informal, Cape Arid Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Camp 5 - informal is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 12.3/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Camp 5 - informal is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 12.6/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 12.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 9.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 9.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 0.7/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 12.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 9.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 9.4/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 0.9/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With little dense development around this location in Cape Arid, local traffic emissions are modest. Dust raised by wind from dry, open ground is a recurring source of coarse particles. Breezes off the nearby water usually help clear pollutants away. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
Ozone is the main concern in February, when sunny days averaging 20°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Cooler, still evenings from July to September, averaging about 14°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. The dry months, December to February, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. July 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 Western Australia
Is air quality bad in Camp 5 - informal right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Camp 5 - informal is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 12.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 12.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Camp 5 - informal?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Camp 5 - informal will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 12.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 12.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Camp 5 - informal?
Ozone is the main concern in February, when sunny days averaging 20°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Cooler, still evenings from July to September, averaging about 14°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. The dry months, December to February, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. July is usually the windiest month, averaging about 25 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
Are air quality levels in Camp 5 - informal 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. |