Heybridge Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Heybridge is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 32.9/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Heybridge is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 28.4/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 32.9/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 32.9/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 21.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 7.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 8.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.5/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 28.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 28.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 19.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 7.0/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 7.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Heybridge lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. The surrounding woodland releases natural compounds that, in warm sunny weather, help form ozone. Winds here are fairly strong, averaging around 20 km/h, which helps disperse local pollution. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally.
Summers are mild, averaging around 18°C in the warmest month, so ozone usually stays moderate even from January to March. Cooler, still evenings from July to September, averaging about 11°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. September is usually the windiest month, averaging about 20 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Tasmania
Is air quality bad in Heybridge right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Heybridge is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 32.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Heybridge?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Heybridge will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 28.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Heybridge?
Summers are mild, averaging around 18°C in the warmest month, so ozone usually stays moderate even from January to March. Cooler, still evenings from July to September, averaging about 11°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. September is usually the windiest month, averaging about 20 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
Are air quality levels in Heybridge 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. |