Worst air pollution Newstead (TAS) - Launceston, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Newstead (TAS) is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.3/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Newstead (TAS) is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 15.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Newstead sits within the Launceston basin, sharing the city's notorious susceptibility to winter temperature inversions that trap wood heater smoke overnight, a combination of enclosed valley topography and widespread home heating that makes this one of the most smoke-affected urban areas in Australia during the colder months. Bushfire smoke is a periodic summer risk. Outside winter, the Roaring Forties generally provide good ventilation. Overall, wood smoke remains the dominant seasonal air quality concern for this suburb.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
15.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Good
15.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Newstead (TAS) right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Newstead (TAS) is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Newstead (TAS)?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Newstead (TAS) will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 15.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 15.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Newstead (TAS)?
Newstead's air quality typically follows Launceston's broader winter pattern, with cold, still nights encouraging wood-heater use across the valley and allowing smoke to pool overnight. Expect the poorest conditions during prolonged calm cold snaps in June to August, with much cleaner air returning once the westerlies pick up.
Are air quality levels in Newstead (TAS) 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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