Elder Range Lookout, Flinders Ranges Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Elder Range Lookout is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (PM2.5: 22.7/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Elder Range Lookout is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:30 PM (O3: 23.3/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 22.7/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 22.7/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 9.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 5.0/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 19.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.2/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 23.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 15.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 7.3/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 3.3/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 23.3/100 |
| 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. In this dry landscape, strong winds readily lift dust and sand into the air. Winds here are fairly strong, averaging around 15 km/h, which helps disperse local pollution. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
Warm, sunny weather from November to March, around 28°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. In contrast, cold spells from June to August, at around 9°C on average, are when smoke from wood burning and traffic lingers longest. Wildfire season runs roughly from September to April, when smoke from fires, near or far, can bring hazy days and very poor air quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in South Australia
Is air quality bad in Elder Range Lookout right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Elder Range Lookout is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (PM2.5: 22.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Elder Range Lookout?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Elder Range Lookout will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:30 PM (O3: 23.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Elder Range Lookout?
Warm, sunny weather from November to March, around 28°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. In contrast, cold spells from June to August, at around 9°C on average, are when smoke from wood burning and traffic lingers longest. Wildfire season runs roughly from September to April, when smoke from fires, near or far, can bring hazy days and very poor air quality.
Are air quality levels in Elder Range Lookout 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. |