Worst air pollution Brunswick - Melbourne, today and tomorrow
Today (25 August): Air quality in Brunswick is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 42.2/100).
Tomorrow (26 August 2026): Air quality in Brunswick is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 42.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sydney Road cuts straight through Brunswick as one of Melbourne's busiest tram and traffic corridors, and the exhaust and congestion it generates are the defining air quality influence on this inner-north suburb. Former factories and warehouses now share the streetscape with apartments and terrace housing, adding a gentrifying, mixed-density character. With no coastal breeze to help clear the air, wood heater smoke tends to build on still winter nights, and summer brings the same bushfire-smoke risk experienced across the wider Melbourne basin.
Today - 25 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 26 August | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Brunswick right now?
On 25 August 2026, overall air quality in Brunswick is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 42.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brunswick?
On 26 August 2026, air quality conditions in Brunswick will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 42.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 42.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Brunswick?
This pocket of Melbourne follows the broader city pattern, worst during hot, dry summer stretches (December-March), when bushfire smoke is the dominant risk. Winter brings a quieter risk too: wood-heater smoke pooling on cold, still nights. The rest of the year tends to be comfortable, making this the stretch worth watching for smoke-sensitive people.
Are air quality levels in Brunswick 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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