Hawks Nest Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Hawks Nest is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 34.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Hawks Nest is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.3/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 34.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 34.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 27.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 5.9/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 19.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 5.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 4.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 15.9/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 40.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 40.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 31.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 8.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 4.3/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.6/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Hawks Nest lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. Trees nearby help filter some particles from the air, though in hot weather they also emit compounds that feed ozone formation. Breezes off the nearby water usually help clear pollutants away. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally.
Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 12°C and the air turns still. By contrast, warm, sunny weather from November to March, around 24°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. On any given day, wind and rain matter most: breezy or wet weather disperses pollution, while calm, dry spells let it build.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in Hawks Nest right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Hawks Nest is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 34.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hawks Nest?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Hawks Nest will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 40.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Hawks Nest?
Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 12°C and the air turns still. By contrast, warm, sunny weather from November to March, around 24°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. On any given day, wind and rain matter most: breezy or wet weather disperses pollution, while calm, dry spells let it build.
Are air quality levels in Hawks Nest 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. |