Worst air pollution Leeton, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Leeton is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 50.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Leeton is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 50.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Built around irrigated agriculture, Leeton experiences air quality influences typical of the Riverina's rice and horticultural belt: dust raised from dry paddocks, unsealed roads and harvest activity, particularly in warmer, drier months. Cold winter nights bring a rise in wood heater smoke, which can pool in still air across the flat surrounding plains. The town's inland setting limits humidity-related issues, and background pollution from traffic or industry is low given its modest size. Bushfire smoke can still affect the area during severe regional fire seasons, but overall conditions are generally clean.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
50.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
50.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Medium
50.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
28.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
50.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Leeton right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Leeton is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 23.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 50.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Leeton?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Leeton will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 50.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Leeton?
In Leeton, air quality typically takes its biggest hit during hot, dry summer stretches (December-March), when bushfire smoke is the dominant risk. Cold winter nights bring a separate concern as wood-smoke builds up in calm air. It's worth checking daily readings during that period, since the rest of the year rarely causes concern.
Are air quality levels in Leeton 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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