Worst air pollution Margaret River, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Margaret River is fair. PM10 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and NO2 are medium; O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 44.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Margaret River is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 54.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Renowned for wine and forest as much as coastline, Margaret River generally enjoys some of the cleanest air in the state, thanks to consistent breezes rolling in off the Indian and Southern Oceans. Low humidity and dry summers typify the region's Mediterranean climate, with little in the way of industrial or urban pollution sources. The main seasonal risk is bushfire smoke, which can affect the area between December and March given the extensive surrounding forest and karri woodland. Vineyard and agricultural activity adds only minor dust locally. Outside fire season, air quality here is consistently excellent, matching the region's clean reputation.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
44.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Medium
54.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
54.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Margaret River right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Margaret River is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 20.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 44.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Margaret River?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Margaret River will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 54.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Margaret River?
Air in Margaret River is generally clean, but that changes during summer (December-March), when bushfire smoke is the main risk on hot, dry northerly winds. Outside fire season, the reliable afternoon sea breeze keeps the air flushed clean. Sensitive groups should watch forecasts during that period rather than assume year-round conditions apply.
Are air quality levels in Margaret River 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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