Leichhardt Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Leichhardt is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; O3 is fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.1/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Leichhardt is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 decreases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 31.1/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 40.1/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 40.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 19.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 11.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 27.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.7/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 11.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 14.3/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 31.1/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 31.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 21.3/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 20.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 17.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 3.0/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the center of Leichhardt, traffic is light and there are few concentrated sources of air pollution. The open grass and scrubland around the area can add dust in dry weather and smoke from occasional fires. Winds are often light, which allows pollutants to linger close to where they are produced. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally.
In the mildest months, June to August, calmer nights at around 13°C allow traffic pollution to build up near the ground. Hot afternoons from October to March, averaging 25°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. The dry months, in June, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from August to September, when dry vegetation burns easily.
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Is air quality bad in Leichhardt right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Leichhardt is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 40.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Leichhardt?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Leichhardt will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 31.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Leichhardt?
In the mildest months, June to August, calmer nights at around 13°C allow traffic pollution to build up near the ground. Hot afternoons from October to March, averaging 25°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. The dry months, in June, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from August to September, when dry vegetation burns easily.
Are air quality levels in Leichhardt 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. |