Worst air pollution Maryborough, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Maryborough is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 20.6/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Maryborough is good. AQI improves to good; NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 17.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Maryborough is generally good, though as a hub for surrounding cane country, the city can be affected by smoke from pre-harvest cane burning, typically between June and December, alongside bushfire smoke from nearby forest during the drier months. River breezes usually help disperse this smoke reasonably quickly on most days. The town's modest size and river setting generally keep background pollution low outside the harvest and fire seasons.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
20.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Good
17.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Maryborough right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Maryborough is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 20.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Maryborough?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Maryborough will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 17.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Maryborough?
The cane harvest season, roughly June through December, is the main period to watch, as burning ahead of the harvest can send smoke over the city on calm mornings. Bushfire smoke adds further seasonal risk in late winter and spring, though river breezes generally help clear the air on most days.
Are air quality levels in Maryborough 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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