Worst air pollution South Summit Lookout - Drayton, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in South Summit Lookout is moderate. AQI and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5 and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 41.2/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in South Summit Lookout is moderate. PM2.5 increases to moderate; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 44.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In South Summit Lookout, this area's modest traffic load leaves farmland dust and seasonal burning as the more significant local air factors. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. Wind patterns on any given day can shift this picture meaningfully in either direction.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
39.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
41.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
44.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in South Summit Lookout right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in South Summit Lookout is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 41.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in South Summit Lookout?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in South Summit Lookout will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 44.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in South Summit Lookout?
This area typically sees its worst air quality during the winter season, as cold, still air holds wood smoke and heating emissions close to the ground through winter. Warmer months bring a different problem: smoke haze from nearby bushfires, as warm, dry conditions drive both ozone formation and periodic bushfire smoke from the surrounding region.
Are air quality levels in South Summit Lookout 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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