Worst air pollution Maitland, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Maitland is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Maitland is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Maitland's floodplain setting can trap humid, still air on calm days, allowing local pollutants to linger longer than in more exposed locations. Winter wood-smoke haze is a routine feature on cold nights, while summer brings the risk of bushfire smoke drifting from the forested Hunter Valley hinterland or further afield during dry, high-risk periods. Proximity to Newcastle's industrial activity can also add a modest background pollution signal on certain wind directions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
15.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
16.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Maitland right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Maitland is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Maitland?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Maitland will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Maitland?
Air quality in Maitland tends to decline during summer bushfire season, when smoke from the Hunter Valley hinterland or broader NSW can settle over the low-lying floodplain, and during winter cold snaps, when wood-smoke haze builds on still nights. The flat, humid terrain means pollutants can linger longer here than in breezier coastal towns, though rain and wind generally clear the air quickly.
Are air quality levels in Maitland 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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