Federation Square, Nicholls Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Federation Square is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 16.8/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Federation Square is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 29.7/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 16.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 12.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 16.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 8.2/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 13.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.6/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 29.7/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 22.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 15.6/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 29.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 16.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.7/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 5.2/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this site in Nicholls, a mix of built-up land and open space means traffic is an important, but not overwhelming, local pollution source. Open grassland and scrub can produce smoke during grass fires and some dust in dry spells. Parks and street trees provide a modest buffer against traffic pollution. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally.
Warm, sunny weather in January, around 20°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. From June to August, temperatures near 6°C let smoke and particles from home heating and traffic build up, especially on cold, still mornings. Breezy weather in October, with winds near 15 km/h, tends to sweep pollution away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Australian Capital Territory
Is air quality bad in Federation Square right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Federation Square is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 16.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Federation Square?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Federation Square will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 29.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Federation Square?
Warm, sunny weather in January, around 20°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. From June to August, temperatures near 6°C let smoke and particles from home heating and traffic build up, especially on cold, still mornings. Breezy weather in October, with winds near 15 km/h, tends to sweep pollution away.
Are air quality levels in Federation Square 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. |