Worst air pollution Daylesford, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Daylesford is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 19.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Daylesford is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 22.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Known as Victorian spa country, Daylesford's cool, elevated climate in the Macedon Ranges area brings frequent winter fog, frost and still air, conditions that concentrate wood heater smoke from the town's many heritage cottages and guesthouses. Surrounding forest and lakes add scenic value but also bushfire smoke risk during dry summer months. Tourism brings seasonal traffic increases, though this remains a minor contributor overall. Agricultural land nearby adds modest dust in drier periods. Outside the smoke-prone winter season, Daylesford's elevated, forested setting generally supports clean, good-quality air.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Good
19.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
22.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.4/100
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Is air quality bad in Daylesford right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Daylesford is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 19.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Daylesford?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Daylesford will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 22.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Daylesford?
Expect the sharpest dip in Daylesford's air quality during summer bushfire season, roughly December to March, when fires in the surrounding bush push smoke into town. Winter adds its own trouble, with wood-heater smoke lingering on calm, cold nights. Outside that window conditions are usually clear, so check forecasts if you have asthma or other sensitivities.
Are air quality levels in Daylesford 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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