The Grotto, Fitzroy Falls Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in The Grotto is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.8/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in The Grotto is fair. PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 27.5/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 21.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 21.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 18.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 16.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.3/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 27.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 27.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 23.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 5.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.0/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.7/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With little dense development around this part of Fitzroy Falls, local traffic emissions are modest. Woodland in the area offers some natural filtering of particles from traffic. Winds are often light, which allows pollutants to linger close to where they are produced. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
Cold spells from June to August, at around 10°C on average, are when smoke from wood burning and traffic lingers longest. Hot afternoons from January to February, averaging 21°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. Short-term changes follow the weather: calm spells raise levels, while breezy or rainy days lower them.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in The Grotto right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in The Grotto is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in The Grotto?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in The Grotto will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 27.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in The Grotto?
Cold spells from June to August, at around 10°C on average, are when smoke from wood burning and traffic lingers longest. Hot afternoons from January to February, averaging 21°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. Short-term changes follow the weather: calm spells raise levels, while breezy or rainy days lower them.
Are air quality levels in The Grotto 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. |