Worst air pollution Ipswich, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Ipswich is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 20.6/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Ipswich is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 28.6/100). 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 - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
20.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
28.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ipswich right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Ipswich is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 20.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ipswich?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ipswich will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 28.6/100).
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.
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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