Elizabeth Vale, City of Playford Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Elizabeth Vale is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and NO2 are fair; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (NO2: 37.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Elizabeth Vale is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM2.5: 34.2/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 37.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 34.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 16.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 37.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 13.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.8/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 8.8/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 34.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 34.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 16.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 31.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 14.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.9/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 4.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 8.6/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of City of Playford is largely built up, so vehicle exhaust and urban activity dominate the local air pollution sources. Parks and street trees provide a modest buffer against traffic pollution. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources. Levels are generally highest right next to busy roads and drop off quickly with distance.
Particle levels tend to be highest from June to August, when home heating and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around 10°C can leave a light winter haze over the city. Warm, sunny weather from December to March, around 23°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. From October to April, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can drift over the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in South Australia
Is air quality bad in Elizabeth Vale right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Elizabeth Vale is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (NO2: 37.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Elizabeth Vale?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Elizabeth Vale will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM2.5: 34.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Elizabeth Vale?
Particle levels tend to be highest from June to August, when home heating and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around 10°C can leave a light winter haze over the city. Warm, sunny weather from December to March, around 23°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. From October to April, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can drift over the area.
Are air quality levels in Elizabeth Vale 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. |