Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre, Finniss Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM2.5: 34.9/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (PM2.5: 21.5/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 34.9/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 34.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 15.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 4.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 13.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.9/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 21.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 21.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 8.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 8.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 4.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.7/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this location in Finniss, traffic is light and there are few concentrated sources of air pollution. The fields nearby contribute dust during field work, as well as ammonia from fertilizer and manure that helps form fine particles in the air. Open grassland and scrub can produce smoke during grass fires and some dust in dry spells.
Hot afternoons from January to February, averaging 21°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. Cooler, still evenings from June to August, averaging about 11°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. From October to April, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in South Australia
Is air quality bad in Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:30 AM (PM2.5: 34.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (PM2.5: 21.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre?
Hot afternoons from January to February, averaging 21°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. Cooler, still evenings from June to August, averaging about 11°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. From October to April, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
Are air quality levels in Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |