Worst air pollution Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I - Kariong, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; PM2.5 and PM10 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 42.5/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I is moderate. PM2.5 increases to moderate; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 50.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I, this area's modest traffic load leaves farmland dust and seasonal burning as the more significant local air factors. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. Short-term spikes can occur with unusual weather or nearby construction and traffic events.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Moderate
50.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
50.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 42.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 50.2/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 50.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I?
The depths of winter usually mark the low point for local air quality, when wood heater use and gas heating rise just as calm, cold air traps the smoke locally. As fire season builds, bushfire smoke typically becomes the dominant summer issue around here, which can settle over the area for days at a time when nearby bushfires are burning, on top of routine ozone from heat and sunlight.
Are air quality levels in Mt Penang Sculpture Symposium I 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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