Worst air pollution Kaputar, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Kaputar is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.8/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Kaputar is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to moderate; O3 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Kaputar, light local traffic means surrounding farmland activity, not congestion, is the bigger day-to-day influence on air quality. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. Conditions on any given day depend heavily on wind speed and direction locally. Nearby areas with a similar setup tend to show a comparable air quality baseline.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
21.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kaputar right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Kaputar is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM2.5: 21.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kaputar?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Kaputar will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 40.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kaputar?
Air quality often dips most sharply during winter in this area, when home heating emissions build up under temperature inversions common on calm winter days. Summer shifts the concern toward bushfire smoke here too, since summer heat and dry vegetation nearby are usually enough on their own to raise bushfire risk. Spring and autumn typically bring a welcome improvement, as milder temperatures and better wind flow clear the air.
Are air quality levels in Kaputar 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: 16 September 2026 at 20:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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