Worst air pollution Ipswich, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ipswich is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 16.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ipswich is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 17.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Ipswich is shaped by a mix of factors: its inland valley setting can trap pollutants on still days, industrial activity and heavy vehicle traffic along key freight corridors add particulate and gaseous emissions, and bushfire smoke from surrounding bushland is a seasonal concern in drier months. Overall air quality is generally acceptable but more variable than coastal Brisbane. Its position in the broader western Brisbane corridor means it can also pick up haze drifting from neighbouring industrial areas.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Good

16.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Good

17.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

3.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

17.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ipswich right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ipswich is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 16.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ipswich?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ipswich will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 17.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ipswich?

The times to watch are still, cool mornings when pollutants from traffic and industry can settle in low-lying parts of the city, and dry spells in late winter and spring when regional bushfire smoke adds to the mix. Air quality typically improves with afternoon breezes and after rain clears the atmosphere.

Are air quality levels in Ipswich 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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