Worst air pollution Kempsey, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Kempsey is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 19.1/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Kempsey is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 14.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Kempsey is generally good, with its rural valley setting limiting industrial pollution, though bushfire smoke from the forested ranges to the west is a recurring seasonal concern, typically most active from late winter through spring. Valley terrain can also trap smoke and cooler air on still winter mornings, occasionally lingering until midday. The town's small scale and rural surrounds mean pollution outside of fire season is generally minimal.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
19.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
14.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.3/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kempsey right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Kempsey is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 19.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kempsey?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kempsey will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 14.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 14.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kempsey?
Expect the main air quality concern to be late winter and spring bushfire smoke drifting down from the forested ranges west of town, particularly on dry, still days. On cold winter mornings, valley air can also feel heavier before it clears, but conditions are generally clean for most of the year.
Are air quality levels in Kempsey 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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