Worst air pollution Devonport, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Devonport is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM2.5: 27.5/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Devonport is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Devonport is generally good, benefiting from the Roaring Forties westerlies that regularly sweep across Bass Strait and ventilate the north-west coast. Wood heater smoke in winter is the main seasonal concern, along with minor port-related emissions from the town's ferry and shipping activity, which is a notable feature of the town's economy. The town's role as a ferry and freight hub means some vehicle emissions add to conditions near the port precinct.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
27.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
21.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
0.9/100
Air quality forecasts for neighbourhoods and landmarks in Devonport
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Devonport right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Devonport is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM2.5: 27.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Devonport?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Devonport will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Devonport?
Winter is the period most likely to bring reduced air quality, as wood heater smoke can build on cold, still nights before Bass Strait winds clear it the following day. Outside winter, Devonport typically enjoys clean, breeze-swept air characteristic of Tasmania's north-west coast.
Are air quality levels in Devonport 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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