Worst air pollution Luddenham, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Luddenham 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 Luddenham 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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On Sydney's rural-urban fringe, Luddenham retains a semi-rural feel even as development creeps outward from the city, giving it an air quality profile shaped by both bushland proximity and growing urban influence. Bushfire smoke is the standout seasonal risk, typically peaking between December and March given the extensive bushland surrounding western Sydney. Summer ozone can also build on hot, sunny days with limited wind. Winter brings a modest rise in wood heater smoke on cooler nights. Outside these seasonal periods, Luddenham's relatively open, low-density setting supports generally good air quality compared with more built-up parts of Sydney.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
16.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
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
7.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Luddenham right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Luddenham 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 Luddenham?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Luddenham 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 Luddenham?
Luddenham residents typically notice conditions worsen during 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. Keeping half an eye on forecasts during that stretch is the practical takeaway otherwise.
Are air quality levels in Luddenham 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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