Worst air pollution Liverpool, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Liverpool is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Liverpool is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 14.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Liverpool has grown rapidly as one of southwestern Sydney's major urban centres, and its air quality reflects that growth: steady traffic congestion, construction activity and industrial land uses along the M5 corridor contribute a persistent background of vehicle and dust emissions. Like the rest of the Sydney basin, it experiences bushfire smoke incursions during dry, hot summers and occasional ozone spikes on still days. Wood heater smoke can affect some suburbs on cold winter nights. Overall air quality is generally acceptable, with periodic dips tied to weather and fire activity.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
16.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
14.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Liverpool right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Liverpool is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Liverpool?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Liverpool will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 14.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 14.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Liverpool?
For Liverpool, the recurring rough patch for air quality comes during the peak of summer, when bushfires send smoke haze through during dry, windy spells. Winter brings a quieter risk too: wood-heater smoke pooling on cold, still nights. Outside that window conditions are usually clear, so check forecasts if you have asthma or other sensitivities.
Are air quality levels in Liverpool 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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