King George Beach Shack Site, Middle River Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (11 October): Air quality in King George Beach Shack Site is fair. AQI and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (PM1: 21.7/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026): Air quality in King George Beach Shack Site is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (PM2.5: 21.4/100).
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Today - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 21.7/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 14.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 13.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 4.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 11.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 21.7/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 21.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 21.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 21.2/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.7/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this location in Middle River, traffic is light and there are few concentrated sources of air pollution. In this dry landscape, strong winds readily lift dust and sand into the air. Open water nearby lets breezes move freely across the area, helping to disperse pollutants. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
Cooler, still evenings from July to September, averaging about 13°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. With summer temperatures averaging only about 19°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. The dry months, December to April, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. Wildfire season runs roughly from November to May, when smoke from fires, near or far, can bring hazy days and very poor air quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in South Australia
Is air quality bad in King George Beach Shack Site right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall air quality in King George Beach Shack Site is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (PM1: 21.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in King George Beach Shack Site?
On 12 October 2026, air quality conditions in King George Beach Shack Site will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (PM2.5: 21.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in King George Beach Shack Site?
Cooler, still evenings from July to September, averaging about 13°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. With summer temperatures averaging only about 19°C, ozone rarely becomes a serious problem. The dry months, December to April, bring more dust whenever the wind picks up. Wildfire season runs roughly from November to May, when smoke from fires, near or far, can bring hazy days and very poor air quality.
Are air quality levels in King George Beach Shack Site 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. |