Worst air pollution Luddenham, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Luddenham is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM1: 33.5/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Luddenham is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM1: 41.8/100). 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 - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Fair
33.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
41.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Luddenham right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Luddenham is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM1: 33.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Luddenham?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Luddenham will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 41.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (PM1: 41.8/100).
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.
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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