Worst air pollution Scout Camp Kariong - Kariong, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Scout Camp Kariong is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 39.0/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Scout Camp Kariong is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to moderate; NO2 increases to moderate; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 46.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Scout Camp Kariong, quieter roads here mean surrounding agricultural activity, more than congestion, tends to shape local particulate levels. Nearby trees help trap a portion of this particulate load before it spreads. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity. The surrounding area tends to follow a similar pattern, with only minor local variation.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
39.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
46.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Scout Camp Kariong right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Scout Camp Kariong is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 39.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Scout Camp Kariong?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Scout Camp Kariong will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 46.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 46.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Scout Camp Kariong?
Winter is usually when particulate matter climbs highest locally, as wood heaters and gas heating combine with still, cold air that traps smoke close to the ground. Summer shifts the concern toward bushfire smoke here too, as hot, dry summers raise both bushfire risk and the ozone formed from strong sunlight. The shoulder seasons, spring and autumn, usually offer the year's best air quality thanks to milder, breezier conditions.
Are air quality levels in Scout Camp Kariong 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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