Worst air pollution Narrabri, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Narrabri is fair. AQI, NO2, and SO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (SO2: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Narrabri is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 27.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Cotton, grain and cattle country surrounds Narrabri in north-western NSW, and it's this agricultural backdrop that most shapes local air quality, with dust raised during cultivation, harvest and dry, windy periods. Cold winter nights bring increased wood heater smoke, which can settle under still, clear skies typical of the region's continental climate. Summer heat and surrounding dry bushland create periodic bushfire smoke risk, particularly in drought years. With relatively light traffic and industry for a regional centre, Narrabri's background air quality is generally good outside these dust, smoke and fire-related episodes.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Fair
34.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
34.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
27.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
27.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Narrabri right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Narrabri is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (SO2: 34.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Narrabri?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Narrabri will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 27.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Narrabri?
For Narrabri, the recurring rough patch for air quality comes 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. It's worth checking daily readings during that period, since the rest of the year rarely causes concern.
Are air quality levels in Narrabri 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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