Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum, Oberon Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 18.3/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 26.7/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 18.3/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 17.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 10.2/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 12.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 18.3/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 3.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 4.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 8.2/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 26.7/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 23.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 11.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 26.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 17.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 9.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 5.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Fair | 24.3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this part of Oberon, 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. Pockets of trees and green space help filter a small share of the particles from traffic. Light average winds mean local emissions are not always carried away quickly.
Ozone rises a little on sunny days from December to March, but the mild summers, around 19°C, keep it in check. In contrast, cold spells from June to July, at around 6°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. Day to day, calm and dry conditions let pollution build, while wind and rain clear it away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 18.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 26.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum?
Ozone rises a little on sunny days from December to March, but the mild summers, around 19°C, keep it in check. In contrast, cold spells from June to July, at around 6°C on average, are when smoke from home heating and traffic lingers longest. Day to day, calm and dry conditions let pollution build, while wind and rain clear it away.
Are air quality levels in Oberon RSL Subbranch And Museum 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. |