Worst air pollution Port Hedland, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): 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 11:00 PM (NO2: 25.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Port Hedland is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 27.3/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
25.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
27.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Port Hedland right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Port Hedland is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 25.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Port Hedland?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Port Hedland will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 27.3/100).
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.
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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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