Charles Sturt University Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Charles Sturt University is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 12.0/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Charles Sturt University is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 20.1/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 12.0/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 7.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 12.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 4.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.0/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.1/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 20.1/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 11.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 20.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 9.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.2/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Charles Sturt University lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. The fields nearby contribute dust during field work, as well as ammonia from fertilizer and manure that helps form fine particles in the air. Open grassland and scrub can produce smoke during grass fires and some dust in dry spells.
Summer sun from December to March cooks traffic fumes into ozone, especially in the warmest month, which averages 25°C. In contrast, the cooler months, June to July, see more fine particles, as home heating and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 7°C keep pollution near the ground. Harvest time and field burning in the surrounding farmland can bring short spells of dust and smoke.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in Charles Sturt University right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Charles Sturt University is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 12.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM10: 12.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Charles Sturt University?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Charles Sturt University will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 20.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Charles Sturt University?
Summer sun from December to March cooks traffic fumes into ozone, especially in the warmest month, which averages 25°C. In contrast, the cooler months, June to July, see more fine particles, as home heating and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 7°C keep pollution near the ground. Harvest time and field burning in the surrounding farmland can bring short spells of dust and smoke.
Are air quality levels in Charles Sturt University 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. |