Worst air pollution Elizabeth Bay House - Elizabeth Bay, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Elizabeth Bay House is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 31.5/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Elizabeth Bay House is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; O3 decreases to good; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 42.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Elizabeth Bay House, traffic stays fairly light here, leaving wind-blown dust from nearby fields as a bigger factor than vehicle emissions. Trees and green space nearby provide a partial buffer, catching particulate matter before it spreads further. Wind patterns on any given day can shift this picture meaningfully in either direction.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
31.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
42.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Elizabeth Bay House right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Elizabeth Bay House is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 31.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Elizabeth Bay House?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Elizabeth Bay House will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 42.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 42.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Elizabeth Bay House?
The depths of winter usually mark the low point for local air quality, as wood heaters and gas heating combine with still, cold air that traps smoke close to the ground. Summer heat and dry surrounding vegetation push bushfire smoke to the forefront of local air quality concerns, as smoke drifting in from regional bushfires combines with the heat and sunlight that also drive ozone.
Are air quality levels in Elizabeth Bay House 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 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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