Castle Cove Lookout, Glenaire Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Castle Cove Lookout is fair. AQI and PM10 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 23.4/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Castle Cove Lookout is good. AQI improves to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 17.2/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 23.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 16.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 23.4/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 4.5/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 17.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 14.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 17.2/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 11.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 10.4/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this part of Glenaire, traffic is light and there are few concentrated sources of air pollution. Trees nearby help filter some particles from the air, though in hot weather they also emit compounds that feed ozone formation. Open water nearby lets breezes move freely across the area, helping to disperse pollutants. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times.
In the mildest months, July to September, calmer nights at around 13°C allow traffic pollution to build up near the ground. In the warmer months, ozone rises a little on sunny days from January to April, but the mild summers, around 17°C, keep it in check. Wildfire season runs roughly from February 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 Victoria
Is air quality bad in Castle Cove Lookout right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Castle Cove Lookout is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 23.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Castle Cove Lookout?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Castle Cove Lookout will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (PM10: 17.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Castle Cove Lookout?
In the mildest months, July to September, calmer nights at around 13°C allow traffic pollution to build up near the ground. In the warmer months, ozone rises a little on sunny days from January to April, but the mild summers, around 17°C, keep it in check. Wildfire season runs roughly from February to April, when smoke from fires, near or far, can bring hazy days and very poor air quality.
Are air quality levels in Castle Cove 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. |