Worst air pollution Oatlands, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Oatlands is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 31.1/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Oatlands is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 23.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Oatlands, modest traffic volumes mean local air quality leans more on farmland dust and seasonal burning than on vehicle emissions. Trees and green space nearby provide a partial buffer, catching particulate matter before it spreads further. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
31.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
31.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
23.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Oatlands right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Oatlands is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 31.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Oatlands?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Oatlands will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (PM10: 23.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Oatlands?
The depths of winter usually mark the low point for local air quality, driven by heating season smoke that lingers under stagnant, cold winter air. Once summer sets in, bushfire smoke haze becomes the bigger local concern on affected days, as smoke drifting in from regional bushfires combines with the heat and sunlight that also drive ozone.
Are air quality levels in Oatlands 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 September 2026 at 20:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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