Worst air pollution District of Stromlo, today and tomorrow

Today (25 August): Air quality in District of Stromlo is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 58.3/100).
Tomorrow (26 August 2026): Air quality in District of Stromlo is fair. AQI improves to fair; NO2 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 37.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In District of Stromlo, with fewer vehicles on the road, nearby cropland dust and periodic burning outweigh traffic as a pollution source. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. Daily conditions can shift noticeably depending on wind, temperature, and traffic patterns. This general baseline tends to hold across nearby areas with similar traffic and land use.

Today - 25 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Moderate

58.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Moderate

58.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

16.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

19.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 26 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

37.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

37.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

14.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in District of Stromlo right now?

On 25 August 2026, overall air quality in District of Stromlo is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 58.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 58.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in District of Stromlo?

On 26 August 2026, air quality conditions in District of Stromlo will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 37.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in District of Stromlo?

This area typically sees its worst air quality during the winter season, driven by the combination of home heating and calm winter air that resists mixing. The warmer months shift the main air quality risk here toward bushfire smoke and ozone, as smoke drifting in from regional bushfires combines with the heat and sunlight that also drive ozone.

Are air quality levels in District of Stromlo 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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