Worst air pollution Lismore, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lismore is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 16.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lismore is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Lismore is generally good outside of fire season, with its valley setting shaped by the surrounding forested escarpment. Bushfire smoke is the dominant seasonal concern, typically most active from late winter through spring, and the valley's terrain can also trap smoke and cool, still air on winter mornings before it clears later in the day. The surrounding forested escarpment also means the city can occasionally experience longer-lasting haze than more open coastal towns.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Good
16.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
16.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Lismore right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lismore is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 16.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lismore?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lismore will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lismore?
The period of greatest concern is late winter into spring, when bushfires in the Northern Rivers escarpment and ranges can send smoke into the Richmond Valley, sometimes lingering due to the valley's enclosed terrain. Outside this window, Lismore typically enjoys clean air, refreshed by regular rainfall in the wetter months.
Are air quality levels in Lismore 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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