Worst air pollution Port Pirie, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Port Pirie is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 17.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Port Pirie is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:30 AM (PM1: 18.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Port Pirie is strongly shaped by its long-running lead smelting operation, one of the largest of its kind in the world, which has historically been a significant local source of lead and particulate emissions and remains a key factor in the town's air quality profile. Background conditions away from the smelter precinct benefit from Spencer Gulf sea breezes, but monitoring and management around the smelter remain an ongoing focus for the town.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:30
AQI:
Good
17.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 02:30
AQI:
Good
18.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Port Pirie right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Port Pirie is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 17.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Port Pirie?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Port Pirie will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 AM (PM1: 18.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Port Pirie?
Air quality concerns in Port Pirie centre on the smelter precinct, where emissions can be most noticeable during still, low-wind conditions when dispersal is limited, historically a particular focus given the smelter's lead output. Residents, especially those near the smelter, should expect closer monitoring and occasional advisories during these calm periods, while windier days with an active Spencer Gulf breeze generally see conditions clear more quickly.
Are air quality levels in Port Pirie 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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