Worst air pollution Cessnock, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cessnock is medium. AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 42.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cessnock is fair. SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 40.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Cessnock is shaped by a mix of factors typical of the Hunter Valley, including dust and emissions associated with the region's coal mining and power generation activity, agricultural dust from surrounding farmland, and seasonal bushfire smoke from nearby forested ranges, particularly in summer, when dry conditions raise fire risk across the valley. Wind direction plays a large role in whether mining or vineyard areas are more affected on any given day.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
42.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
42.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
40.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
37.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cessnock right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cessnock is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 42.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cessnock?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cessnock will be worse than today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 40.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cessnock?
Air quality in Cessnock is most likely to be affected during dry, windy periods when dust from mining operations and farmland increases, and during summer bushfire season when smoke from the surrounding ranges can add to the mix. Calmer, wetter periods generally bring much cleaner conditions to the valley.
Are air quality levels in Cessnock 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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