Worst air pollution Emerald, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Emerald is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 18.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Emerald is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 18.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Emerald is generally good most of the year but can be affected by agricultural dust from surrounding cropping and grazing land, particularly during dry, windy spells or at harvest time. Bushfire smoke from surrounding grassland and bushland is another seasonal factor, most likely during prolonged dry periods, while the town's inland location means less reliable natural ventilation than coastal centres. Being well inland, Emerald misses out on the steady coastal ventilation that keeps many Queensland towns cleaner.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Good
18.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Good
18.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Emerald right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Emerald is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 18.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Emerald?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Emerald will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 18.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Emerald?
Expect air quality to dip most often during extended dry spells, when dust from surrounding farmland and occasional grassfire or bushfire smoke can affect the town, especially on windy days. Outside drought conditions, Emerald generally enjoys clear inland air, with humidity and haze less of a factor than on the coast.
Are air quality levels in Emerald 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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