Morton House, Launceston Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (11 October): Air quality in Morton House is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 31.8/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026): Air quality in Morton House is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 19.2/100).
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Today - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 31.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 31.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 21.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 3.9/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 11.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.7/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 19.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 19.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 12.2/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 3.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 11.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With buildings covering much of the area around this site in Launceston, traffic and other urban emissions are the biggest local influence on air quality. Parks and street trees provide a modest buffer against traffic pollution. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources. Levels are generally highest right next to busy roads and drop off quickly with distance.
With summer temperatures averaging only about 18°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. The cooler months, June to August, see more fine particles, as home heating and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 7°C keep pollution near the ground. Overall, stronger winds around September, about 15 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Tasmania
Is air quality bad in Morton House right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall air quality in Morton House is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM2.5: 31.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Morton House?
On 12 October 2026, air quality conditions in Morton House will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 19.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Morton House?
With summer temperatures averaging only about 18°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. The cooler months, June to August, see more fine particles, as home heating and traffic add emissions while frequent calm, cold mornings around 7°C keep pollution near the ground. Overall, stronger winds around September, about 15 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
Are air quality levels in Morton House 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |