Worst air pollution Kadina, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Kadina is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 67.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kadina is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:30 AM (NO2: 77.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Farming defines the landscape around Kadina on the Yorke Peninsula, where cropping paddocks and grazing land contribute mild agricultural dust, particularly during harvest and dry, windy conditions. The town's Mediterranean climate brings dry, low-humidity summers, and its peninsula location means it still catches a reasonable share of sea breeze off the surrounding gulf waters, helping keep pollutant levels generally low. Bushfire smoke is a seasonal risk from December through March, when dry farmland and remnant scrub can fuel fires nearby. Outside harvest dust and fire season, Kadina's air quality is typically good, reflecting its rural, low-density character.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:30

AQI:

Poor

67.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

67.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

42.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:30

AQI:

Poor

77.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

44.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

17.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

77.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

14.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

10.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.1/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

48.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kadina right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kadina is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 67.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 67.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kadina?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kadina will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 77.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:30 AM (NO2: 77.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kadina?

In practical terms, Kadina sees its worst air during hot, dry summer stretches, when bushfire smoke occasionally interrupts otherwise excellent air quality. For the rest of the year, dependable sea breezes keep pollutants from building up. Sensitive groups should watch forecasts during that period rather than assume year-round conditions apply.

Are air quality levels in Kadina 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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