Hay Gaol Museum, Hay Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Hay Gaol Museum is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 25.2/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Hay Gaol Museum is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 22.5/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 25.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 25.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 16.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 4.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 17.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.1/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 22.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 13.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 8.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 5.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 22.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.0/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.6/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of Hay combines built-up streets with more open land, so local traffic matters, though emissions are less concentrated than in a city center. The open grass and scrubland around the area can add dust in dry weather and smoke from occasional fires. Pockets of trees and green space help filter a small share of the particles from traffic.
Cold spells from June to August, at around 9°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. Later in the year, ozone is the main concern from November to March, when sunny days averaging 26°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Wildfire smoke is most likely from February to April, sometimes turning the sky hazy for days.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in Hay Gaol Museum right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Hay Gaol Museum is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.2/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 25.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hay Gaol Museum?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Hay Gaol Museum will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 22.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Hay Gaol Museum?
Cold spells from June to August, at around 9°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. Later in the year, ozone is the main concern from November to March, when sunny days averaging 26°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Wildfire smoke is most likely from February to April, sometimes turning the sky hazy for days.
Are air quality levels in Hay Gaol Museum 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. |