Black Gap, Flinders Ranges Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Black Gap is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (O3: 19.2/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Black Gap is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:30 PM (O3: 23.5/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 19.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 18.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 9.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 2.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 19.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.1/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 23.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 12.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 7.3/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 23.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.5/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of Flinders Ranges lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. Bare and dry ground means wind-blown dust can push up coarse particle levels on windy days. Trees nearby help filter some particles from the air, though in hot weather they also emit compounds that feed ozone formation.
From November to March, strong sunshine and temperatures around 28°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Later, cold spells from June to August, at around 9°C on average, are when smoke from wood burning and traffic lingers longest. From September to April, hot, 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 Black Gap right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Black Gap is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (O3: 19.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Black Gap?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Black Gap will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:30 PM (O3: 23.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Black Gap?
From November to March, strong sunshine and temperatures around 28°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Later, cold spells from June to August, at around 9°C on average, are when smoke from wood burning and traffic lingers longest. From September to April, hot, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
Are air quality levels in Black Gap 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. |