Crater Peak, Cradle Mountain Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Crater Peak is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 21.2/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Crater Peak is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 17.2/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 21.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 21.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 20.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 4.2/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 17.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 17.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 16.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 4.0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of Cradle Mountain lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. The open grass and scrubland around the area can add dust in dry weather and smoke from occasional fires. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
The cooler months, May to September, see more fine particles, as wood burning and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 6°C keep pollution near the ground. Short-term changes follow the weather: calm spells raise levels, while breezy or rainy days lower them. Traffic pollution usually peaks during the morning and evening rush hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Tasmania
Is air quality bad in Crater Peak right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Crater Peak is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 21.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Crater Peak?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Crater Peak will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 17.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Crater Peak?
The cooler months, May to September, see more fine particles, as wood burning and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 6°C keep pollution near the ground. Short-term changes follow the weather: calm spells raise levels, while breezy or rainy days lower them. Traffic pollution usually peaks during the morning and evening rush hours.
Are air quality levels in Crater Peak 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. |