Worst air pollution Ceduna, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ceduna is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 14.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ceduna is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 13.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Perched on South Australia's remote far west coast, Ceduna sits at the edge of the arid Nullarbor region, where dust storms driven by dry interior winds are the town's main air quality challenge. Extreme diurnal temperature swings and very low humidity are typical of this semi-arid environment, though Ceduna's coastal position gives it more relief from dust than towns further inland. Sparse vegetation limits bushfire smoke risk compared with forested regions. Outside dust events, the combination of open ocean exposure and low population density keeps background air quality very clean, reflecting the broader outback character of the region.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:30

AQI:

Good

14.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

0.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

0.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

14.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

0.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30

AQI:

Good

13.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

0.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

0.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

13.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

0.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ceduna right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ceduna is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 14.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 14.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ceduna?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ceduna will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 13.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 13.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ceduna?

The period to watch in Ceduna is spells of strong wind over parched ground, which can trigger sudden dust storms. A second trigger comes after good rains, when the grass growth dries out and can fuel fires later. Outside that window conditions are usually clear, so check forecasts if you have asthma or other sensitivities.

Are air quality levels in Ceduna 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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