Worst air pollution Leongatha, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Leongatha is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 26.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Leongatha is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to medium; SO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 41.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Dairy farming shapes the landscape and, to a lesser extent, the air quality around Leongatha in South Gippsland, with paddock dust and occasional agricultural odour part of the local backdrop. Cool, moist Gippsland conditions generally keep dust levels modest compared to drier inland regions. Winter brings increased wood heater use, which can settle in low-lying areas on still, cold nights. Summer dryness raises the risk of bushfire smoke drifting in from forested ranges to the north and east. With minimal industry, background air quality is typically good throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
26.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Medium
41.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
21.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Leongatha right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Leongatha is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 26.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Leongatha?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Leongatha will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 26.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 41.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Leongatha?
The period to watch in Leongatha is summer (December-March), when bushfire smoke can blanket the region on hot, dry, windy days. A second dip comes in winter, when still nights trap wood-heater smoke near ground level. Timing outdoor activity around this window and checking daily readings helps limit exposure.
Are air quality levels in Leongatha 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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