Worst air pollution Mindil Beach - Darwin, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mindil Beach is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 25.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mindil Beach is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 26.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Facing the Timor Sea on Darwin's western foreshore, Mindil Beach catches steady trade winds that keep this popular sunset-market beach well ventilated year-round. The open coastal exposure means there's little for pollution to build up against, and the tropical breeze off the water is a near-constant feature. Darwin's dry season, roughly June to October, can bring smoke haze drifting in from savanna burning across the surrounding region, while the wet season from November to April brings high humidity but generally clean background air off the sea.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:30
AQI:
Fair
25.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:30
AQI:
Fair
26.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mindil Beach right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mindil Beach is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 25.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mindil Beach?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mindil Beach will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 26.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mindil Beach?
This pocket of Darwin follows the broader city pattern, worst during the cooler dry months (June-October), when land managers and graziers burn off savanna country and smoke haze becomes a regular visitor. Come the wet season, smoke fades, replaced by humidity, heavy rain and the odd cyclone. Keeping half an eye on forecasts during that stretch is the practical takeaway otherwise.
Are air quality levels in Mindil Beach 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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