Worst air pollution Port Augusta, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Port Augusta is fair. SO2 is fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, O3, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 52.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Port Augusta is fair. SO2 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:30 AM (NO2: 57.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Port Augusta's air quality has improved with the 2016 closure of the coal-fired power stations that once operated nearby, and background conditions are now generally good, aided by consistent Spencer Gulf sea breezes. The main remaining challenges are dust storms, which are a well-known feature of this gateway-to-the-outback location, along with low humidity and a wide daily temperature range typical of semi-arid Australia. There is limited heavy industry in the town today.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:30
AQI:
Medium
52.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
52.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 03:30
AQI:
Medium
57.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
57.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Port Augusta right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Port Augusta is fair. SO2 is the main pollutant at 20.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 52.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Port Augusta?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Port Augusta will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 22.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 AM (NO2: 57.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Port Augusta?
The most notable air quality drops in Port Augusta come with dust storm conditions, when strong, dry winds sweep across the surrounding plains and Spencer Gulf shoreline, most likely during hot, windy stretches in spring and summer. Expect these to be sudden, visible events rather than persistent haze, easing quickly once the wind changes. Outside of dust events, the sea breeze off the gulf generally keeps the air clear.
Are air quality levels in Port Augusta 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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