Sergeant Major Albert Houghton Monument, Inverleigh Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Sergeant Major Albert Houghton Monument is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.4/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Sergeant Major Albert Houghton Monument is moderate. PM10 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.0/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 41.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 41.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 21.6/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 10.3/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 14.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 11.8/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 41.0/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 41.0/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 14.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 16.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.8/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 32.7/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With little dense development around this location in Inverleigh, local traffic emissions are modest. Open grassland and scrub can produce smoke during grass fires and some dust in dry spells. Trees nearby help filter some particles from the air, though in hot weather they also emit compounds that feed ozone formation. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times.
Ozone is the main concern in January, when sunny days averaging 20°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Later, particle levels tend to be highest from June to August, when wood burning and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around 8°C slow their dispersal. From February to March, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Victoria
Is air quality bad in Sergeant Major Albert Houghton Monument right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Sergeant Major Albert Houghton Monument is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sergeant Major Albert Houghton Monument?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Sergeant Major Albert Houghton Monument will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 41.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sergeant Major Albert Houghton Monument?
Ozone is the main concern in January, when sunny days averaging 20°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Later, particle levels tend to be highest from June to August, when wood burning and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around 8°C slow their dispersal. From February to March, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
Are air quality levels in Sergeant Major Albert Houghton Monument 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. |