Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie, Mannering Park Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 28.3/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 32.8/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 28.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 28.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 24.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 8.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 18.0/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 3.7/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.6/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 32.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 32.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 26.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 22.3/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 14.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 11.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.9/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this location in Mannering Park, a mix of built-up land and open space means traffic is an important, but not overwhelming, local pollution source. Parks and street trees provide a modest buffer against traffic pollution. Open water nearby lets breezes move freely across the area, helping to disperse pollutants. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times.
Warm, sunny weather from November to March, around 23°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. Later, air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 11°C and the air turns still. Short-term changes follow the weather: calm spells raise levels, while breezy or rainy days lower them.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM2.5: 28.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 32.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie?
Warm, sunny weather from November to March, around 23°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. Later, air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 11°C and the air turns still. Short-term changes follow the weather: calm spells raise levels, while breezy or rainy days lower them.
Are air quality levels in Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |