Mount Lewis Clearing, Mount Carbine Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Mount Lewis Clearing is moderate. AQI and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 46.4/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Mount Lewis Clearing is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM1: 43.4/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 46.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 34.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 21.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 7.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 25.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.0/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 11.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Moderate | 46.4/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 43.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 34.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 22.6/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 6.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 23.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.9/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 11.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Moderate | 43.4/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Mount Carbine lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. Trees nearby help filter some particles from the air, though in hot weather they also emit compounds that feed ozone formation. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times.
Air quality is usually worst in the drier months, August to October, when dust and smoke can build into a haze with little rain to wash it out. Heavy rains from December to January clear the air most effectively. Warm sunshine all year, around 22°C, can lift ozone on calm afternoons.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Queensland
Is air quality bad in Mount Lewis Clearing right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Mount Lewis Clearing is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 46.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mount Lewis Clearing?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Mount Lewis Clearing will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 43.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (PM1: 43.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mount Lewis Clearing?
Air quality is usually worst in the drier months, August to October, when dust and smoke can build into a haze with little rain to wash it out. Heavy rains from December to January clear the air most effectively. Warm sunshine all year, around 22°C, can lift ozone on calm afternoons.
Are air quality levels in Mount Lewis Clearing 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. |