Worst air pollution Queenstown, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Queenstown is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Queenstown is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 16.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ringed by bare, historically mined hills that still bear the scars of a century of copper smelting, Queenstown has a striking mountainous setting on Tasmania's rugged west coast. The old mining landscape means little vegetation remains to generate bushfire smoke, though the surrounding terrain can still trap air on still days. Wood heater smoke is a winter consideration here as in many Tasmanian towns, particularly given the town's valley-like position among the hills. For most of the year, the Roaring Forties keep the west coast well ventilated. Overall air quality is generally good outside these localised winter conditions.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
16.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Good
16.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Queenstown right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Queenstown is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Queenstown?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Queenstown will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 16.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Queenstown?
In practical terms, Queenstown sees its worst air during the June-to-August winter stretch, when calm evenings let wood-smoke build up close to the ground. For the rest of the year, the westerly Roaring Forties keep the air unusually clean. Keeping half an eye on forecasts during that stretch is the practical takeaway otherwise.
Are air quality levels in Queenstown 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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