Worst air pollution McDonald Jones Stadium - Newcastle, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in McDonald Jones Stadium is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in McDonald Jones Stadium is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Newcastle's inner suburbs, McDonald Jones Stadium sits within a coastal city shaped by a long history as a port and industrial hub, though the sea breeze off the Tasman coast generally does an effective job of ventilating the area and dispersing local emissions. That maritime airflow keeps everyday air quality reasonably good despite the city's industrial legacy. As with the rest of the New South Wales coast, the main seasonal risks are the bushfire smoke that can affect the region during summer and early autumn and the mild wood heater smoke found in some surrounding suburbs during winter.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
15.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
16.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in McDonald Jones Stadium right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in McDonald Jones Stadium is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in McDonald Jones Stadium?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in McDonald Jones Stadium will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in McDonald Jones Stadium?
Match days at McDonald Jones Stadium are most affected by summer bushfire season, roughly December to March, when fires in the surrounding bush push smoke into town. Winter adds its own trouble, with wood-heater smoke lingering on calm, cold nights. It's worth a quick forecast check if attending during that window.
Are air quality levels in McDonald Jones Stadium 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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