Worst air pollution Kyneton, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Kyneton is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 20.0/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Kyneton is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 26.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kyneton's elevated position in the Macedon Ranges brings cooler temperatures and more frequent winter fog and frost than lowland Victorian towns, conditions that can trap wood heater smoke close to the ground on calm nights. The surrounding mix of farmland and forest contributes both agricultural dust in drier periods and bushfire smoke risk in summer, when nearby bushland is most vulnerable. Its proximity to Melbourne has brought steady growth and increased traffic in recent years. Outside these seasonal pressures, the town's elevated, breezy setting generally supports good air quality.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Good
20.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
20.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
26.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kyneton right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Kyneton is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 20.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kyneton?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kyneton will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 26.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kyneton?
For Kyneton, the recurring rough patch for air quality comes during the peak of summer, when bushfires send smoke haze through during dry, windy spells. Cold winter nights bring a separate concern as wood-smoke builds up in calm air. Timing outdoor activity around this window and checking daily readings helps limit exposure.
Are air quality levels in Kyneton 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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