Worst air pollution Port Hedland, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Port Hedland is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 23.8/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Port Hedland is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 24.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Port Hedland's air quality is dominated by its status as a major iron ore export hub, where dust generated by ore stockpiles, rail unloading and port handling is a well-documented local issue alongside natural wind-blown dust from the surrounding arid landscape. Humidity rises during the November-April wet/cyclone season, while the rest of the year is typically dry with low humidity. Background air away from port operations is generally better, aided by onshore breezes off the Indian Ocean.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
23.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
24.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Port Hedland right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Port Hedland is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 23.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Port Hedland?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Port Hedland will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 24.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Port Hedland?
Air quality in Port Hedland is typically at its worst during strong wind events that combine iron ore dust from port and rail operations with natural dust from the surrounding Pilbara landscape, a pattern that can occur in any season but is often more noticeable in the drier months. Residents near the port should expect periodic dust episodes, while cyclone season brings the added factor of storm activity, after which air often clears with the rain.
Are air quality levels in Port Hedland 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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