Queenscliff, Geelong Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (11 October): Air quality in Queenscliff is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM2.5: 16.8/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026): Air quality in Queenscliff is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM2.5: 24.4/100).
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Today - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 16.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 16.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 11.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 10.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 13.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.1/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 24.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 24.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 20.3/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 3.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.0/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.4/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Geelong lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. Its location on the Bellarine Peninsula means regional pollution can accumulate during calm, stagnant weather. Its position by the Port Phillip Bay brings breezes that often clear pollutants away. Local sources include port and shipping activity. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally.
In the mildest months, June to August, calmer nights at around 11°C allow traffic pollution to build up near the ground. Later in the year, with summer temperatures averaging only about 18°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. July is usually the windiest month, averaging about 25 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Victoria
Is air quality bad in Queenscliff right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall air quality in Queenscliff is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM2.5: 16.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Queenscliff?
On 12 October 2026, air quality conditions in Queenscliff will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM2.5: 24.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Queenscliff?
In the mildest months, June to August, calmer nights at around 11°C allow traffic pollution to build up near the ground. Later in the year, with summer temperatures averaging only about 18°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. July is usually the windiest month, averaging about 25 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
Are air quality levels in Queenscliff 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. |