Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b, Ghan Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (PM10: 69.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 21.6/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Poor | 69.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 35.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Poor | 69.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 20.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.5/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 21.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 8.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 15.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 21.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.9/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Ghan lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. The open grass and scrubland around the area can add dust in dry weather and smoke from occasional fires. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
Summer sun from September to May cooks traffic fumes into ozone, especially in the warmest month, which averages 28°C. In contrast, cooler, still evenings from June to August, averaging about 18°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. 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 Northern Territory
Is air quality bad in Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 69.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (PM10: 69.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 21.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b?
Summer sun from September to May cooks traffic fumes into ozone, especially in the warmest month, which averages 28°C. In contrast, cooler, still evenings from June to August, averaging about 18°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. Short-term changes follow the weather: calm spells raise levels, while breezy or rainy days lower them.
Are air quality levels in Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b 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. |