Worst air pollution Freshwater, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Freshwater is moderate. AQI, NO2, and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5, O3, and SO2 are fair; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 43.8/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Freshwater is moderate. PM2.5 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 51.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Freshwater, traffic is comparatively light, so nearby farmland dust and seasonal burning shape air quality more than road congestion. Green space in the area offers some natural filtering, softening the local particulate load somewhat. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity. The surrounding area tends to follow a similar pattern, with only minor local variation.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Moderate
43.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
43.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
41.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
51.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
28.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
51.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Freshwater right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Freshwater is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 43.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 43.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Freshwater?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Freshwater will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 51.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 51.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Freshwater?
Winter is usually when particulate matter climbs highest locally, as reduced winter air movement lets heating emissions and wood smoke build up locally. The warmer months shift the main air quality risk here toward bushfire smoke and ozone, as hot, dry summers raise both bushfire risk and the ozone formed from strong sunlight. Between the winter and summer extremes, spring and autumn usually bring the year's most consistently clear air.
Are air quality levels in Freshwater 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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