Worst air pollution Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden - District of Canberra Central, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; O3 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 42.7/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 41.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden, modest traffic volumes mean local air quality leans more on farmland dust and seasonal burning than on vehicle emissions. This is partly offset by nearby tree cover, which filters out some particulate matter naturally. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
41.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 42.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 41.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 41.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden?
The colder months typically bring the heaviest particulate levels of the year, as rural heating sources add up under inversions that keep smoke from dispersing. As fire season builds, bushfire smoke typically becomes the dominant summer issue around here, as warm, dry conditions drive both ozone formation and periodic bushfire smoke from the surrounding region.
Are air quality levels in Federation Rocks - National Rock Garden 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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