Worst air pollution Coober Pedy, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Coober Pedy is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 15.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Coober Pedy is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 14.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Famous for its underground homes built to escape the heat, Coober Pedy sits deep in South Australia's arid outback, where dust is the defining air quality issue rather than smoke or humidity. Dust storms can sweep across the open, sparsely vegetated landscape with little warning, driven by the extreme temperature swings typical of desert interiors. Opal mining activity adds a further local source of dust around excavation sites. Humidity remains extremely low year-round, and vegetation is too sparse to generate significant bushfire smoke. Outside dust events, the air here is exceptionally clean, a product of the region's isolation and openness.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Good
15.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
1.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
0.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:30
AQI:
Good
14.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Coober Pedy right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Coober Pedy is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 15.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Coober Pedy?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Coober Pedy will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 14.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 14.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Coober Pedy?
For Coober Pedy, the recurring rough patch for air quality comes during dust storm events, when strong, dry winds lift loose soil off the surrounding plains. After decent rain, the extra grass growth tends to cure and become fire fuel later on. It's worth checking daily readings during that period, since the rest of the year rarely causes concern.
Are air quality levels in Coober Pedy 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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