Worst air pollution Chirnside Park, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Chirnside Park is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 13.9/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Chirnside Park is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 13.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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On Melbourne's eastern fringe near the Yarra Valley, Chirnside Park combines a semi-suburban character with proximity to bushland and vineyard country, giving it a mixed seasonal air quality profile. Bushfire smoke is the leading concern each summer, from December through March, given the extensive forested ranges nearby. Winter brings a rise in wood heater smoke, particularly on cold, still nights, a common pattern across Melbourne's outer and semi-rural fringes. Some summer ozone can form on hot days with limited airflow. Outside these seasonal peaks, Chirnside Park generally enjoys good air quality, supported by its relatively open, leafy setting.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Good
13.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
13.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Chirnside Park right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Chirnside Park is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 13.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 13.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chirnside Park?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Chirnside Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 13.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 13.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Chirnside Park?
Chirnside Park's worst air days tend to cluster around summer bushfire season, roughly December to March, when fires in the surrounding bush push smoke into town. Cold winter nights bring a separate concern as wood-smoke builds up in calm air. Outside that window conditions are usually clear, so check forecasts if you have asthma or other sensitivities.
Are air quality levels in Chirnside Park 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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