Worst air pollution Redbank Gorge - Mount Zeil, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Redbank Gorge is very poor. AQI and PM10 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (PM10: 81.4/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Redbank Gorge is moderate. AQI improves to moderate; PM2.5 decreases to moderate; PM10 decreases to moderate; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:30 AM (PM2.5: 45.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
In Redbank Gorge, this area sees modest traffic, so seasonal field work and occasional open burning shape air quality more than congestion. Tree cover is limited nearby, restricting any natural filtering effect on local particulates. Conditions on any given day depend heavily on wind speed and direction locally. Nearby areas with a similar setup tend to show a comparable air quality baseline.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 09:30
AQI:
Very poor
81.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
65.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
81.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 08:30
AQI:
Moderate
45.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
45.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
42.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.4/100
Other Landmarks in Mount Zeil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Redbank Gorge right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Redbank Gorge is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 81.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 AM (PM10: 81.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Redbank Gorge?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Redbank Gorge will be better than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 45.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:30 AM (PM2.5: 45.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Redbank Gorge?
Air quality often dips most sharply during winter in this area, as wood heaters and gas heating combine with still, cold air that traps smoke close to the ground. Summer shifts the concern toward bushfire smoke here too, with bushfire smoke capable of pushing particulate readings well above the ozone increase from heat and sun alone.
Are air quality levels in Redbank Gorge 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in Australia?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 September 2026 at 20:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.
Some text on this page may be generated or summarised using artificial intelligence (AI). Wherever possible, AI-generated content is enriched with Airmine's proprietary data to improve its accuracy and relevance. However, AI-generated content may still contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.