Worst air pollution Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre - Perth, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 28.1/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 21.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre, the steady churn of urban traffic and commercial activity is the leading source of particulate matter locally. Nearby trees help trap a portion of this particulate load before it spreads. Short-term spikes can occur with unusual weather or nearby construction and traffic events.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
28.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
21.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 28.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 21.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre?
Particulate levels here tend to peak during the winter months more than any other season, as reduced winter air mixing lets traffic and heating emissions accumulate close to the ground. As the fire season builds, bushfire smoke typically becomes the dominant summer issue in this part of the city, as bushfire smoke haze, when present, tends to overshadow the more routine ozone increase from summer heat.
Are air quality levels in Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre 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: 17 September 2026 at 03:00 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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