Merbein Common - River Access 7, Merbein Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Merbein Common - River Access 7 is fair. AQI and PM2.5 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 26.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Merbein Common - River Access 7 is good. AQI improves to good; PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 16.8/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 26.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 26.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 14.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.9/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.7/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.1/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 16.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 16.8/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 7.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 2.3/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 14.7/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.5/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With little dense development around this location in Merbein, local traffic emissions are modest. Dust raised by wind from dry, open ground is a recurring source of coarse particles. Woodland in the area offers some natural filtering of particles from traffic. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
From November to March, strong sunshine and temperatures around 28°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Cooler, still evenings from June to August, averaging about 10°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. From December to April, hot, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in Merbein Common - River Access 7 right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Merbein Common - River Access 7 is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 26.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Merbein Common - River Access 7?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Merbein Common - River Access 7 will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 16.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Merbein Common - River Access 7?
From November to March, strong sunshine and temperatures around 28°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Cooler, still evenings from June to August, averaging about 10°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. From December to April, hot, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
Are air quality levels in Merbein Common - River Access 7 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. |