Worst air pollution Pokolbin, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pokolbin is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 15.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pokolbin is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Vineyards define the landscape at Pokolbin in the heart of the Hunter Valley, where the enclosed valley topography can allow smoke and haze to linger more than in open coastal areas. Bushfire smoke is the dominant seasonal concern, typically peaking between December and March when dry conditions raise fire risk across the surrounding bushland and forested ridges. Winter can bring some wood heater smoke on cold, still nights, though the area's rural, low-density character limits its overall impact. Agricultural dust from vineyard operations is generally minor. Outside these seasonal windows, air quality in the valley is typically good.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Good
15.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
17.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pokolbin right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pokolbin is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 15.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pokolbin?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pokolbin will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pokolbin?
In Pokolbin, air quality typically takes its biggest hit during the December-to-March bushfire season, when smoke from nearby fires drifts through on hot northerlies. There's a colder-season pattern too, with wood-smoke settling on frosty, windless evenings. Sensitive groups should watch forecasts during that period rather than assume year-round conditions apply.
Are air quality levels in Pokolbin 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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