Worst air pollution Kurri Kurri, today and tomorrow

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Kurri Kurri is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 41.5/100).

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kurri Kurri will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 41.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 41.3/100).

Cold-season conditions typically drive the sharpest particulate increases around here, driven by heating season smoke that lingers under stagnant, cold winter air. By summer, periodic bushfire smoke becomes the more pressing issue in this area, with summer's heat and dry vegetation together producing both elevated ozone and, at times, bushfire smoke haze. Spring and autumn typically bring a welcome improvement, as milder temperatures and better wind flow clear the air.

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.

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.