Worst air pollution Pokolbin, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Pokolbin is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.3/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Pokolbin is fair. PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 39.9/100). 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 - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
37.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
39.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
39.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pokolbin right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Pokolbin is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 37.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pokolbin?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Pokolbin will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 39.9/100).
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.
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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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