Worst air pollution Darwin River, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Darwin River is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10, O3, and PM1 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 6:30 AM (PM2.5: 49.6/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Darwin River is moderate. PM10 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:30 PM (PM2.5: 40.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Darwin River, occasional vehicle traffic and open farmland nearby mean particulate matter here comes more from dust and seasonal field work than congestion. With green space limited nearby, little natural filtering happens before particulates settle here. Wind patterns on any given day can shift this picture meaningfully in either direction.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 06:30
AQI:
Moderate
49.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
49.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 18:30
AQI:
Moderate
40.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Darwin River right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Darwin River is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 49.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:30 AM (PM2.5: 49.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Darwin River?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Darwin River will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 40.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:30 PM (PM2.5: 40.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Darwin River?
Cold-season conditions typically drive the sharpest particulate increases around here, as rural heating sources add up under inversions that keep smoke from dispersing. Warmer months bring a different problem: smoke haze from nearby bushfires, which can settle over the area for days at a time when nearby bushfires are burning, on top of routine ozone from heat and sunlight.
Are air quality levels in Darwin River 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: 16 September 2026 at 20:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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