Worst air pollution Launceston, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Launceston is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 30.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Launceston is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 29.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nestled in the Tamar Valley basin, Launceston carries one of Tasmania's most recognisable air quality issues: winter wood heater smoke that settles under cold-air inversions on still nights, sometimes blanketing the city in visible haze. This basin effect traps smoke close to the ground far more than in Tasmania's more exposed towns, making June through August the period of greatest concern. Outside winter, the Roaring Forties westerlies generally deliver clean air typical of the island state. Summer, from January to March, brings a modest bushfire smoke risk. Overall, Launceston's air quality swings from excellent in summer to notably poorer on winter evenings.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
30.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
29.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Launceston right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Launceston is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 30.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Launceston?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Launceston will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (NO2: 29.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Launceston?
Air in Launceston is generally clean, but that changes during winter months, when still, cold nights trap wood-smoke from heaters, especially in valley towns. Aside from those winter evenings, air here is otherwise some of the cleanest in Australia. Keeping half an eye on forecasts during that stretch is the practical takeaway otherwise.
Are air quality levels in Launceston 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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