Uluṟu, Petermann Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Uluṟu is moderate. AQI and PM10 are moderate; PM2.5 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:30 AM (PM10: 46.2/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Uluṟu is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM10 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (PM2.5: 22.6/100).
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Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 46.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 37.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Moderate | 46.2/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 18.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.4/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 22.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 22.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 13.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 21.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 3.7/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this site in Petermann, traffic is light and there are few concentrated sources of air pollution. Dust raised by wind from dry, open ground is a recurring source of coarse particles. Winds here are fairly strong, averaging around 15 km/h, which helps disperse local pollution. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally.
Summer sun from September to April cooks traffic fumes into ozone, especially in the warmest month, which averages 32°C. Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 13°C and the air turns still. From December to May, hot, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Northern Territory
Is air quality bad in Uluṟu right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Uluṟu is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:30 AM (PM10: 46.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Uluṟu?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Uluṟu will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 AM (PM2.5: 22.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Uluṟu?
Summer sun from September to April cooks traffic fumes into ozone, especially in the warmest month, which averages 32°C. Air near roads is often at its worst from June to August, when nights cool to around 13°C and the air turns still. From December to May, hot, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
Are air quality levels in Uluṟu 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. |