Worst air pollution Raymond Terrace, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Raymond Terrace is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Raymond Terrace is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Positioned in the Lower Hunter near Newcastle, Raymond Terrace's air quality is influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Highway traffic corridor and the wider Hunter Valley's coal industry, with dust and haze occasionally drifting in from mining and port operations to the west and north. Being further inland than the Newcastle coast, Raymond Terrace experiences less reliable sea breeze ventilation, meaning traffic and industrial emissions can linger longer on still days. Seasonal hazard reduction burns and occasional bushfire smoke from surrounding forested country add further variability, particularly during the cooler months.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
15.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
16.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Raymond Terrace right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Raymond Terrace is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Raymond Terrace?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Raymond Terrace will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Raymond Terrace?
Air quality here is typically worst during dry, windy periods when dust from Hunter Valley coal operations and coal trains can drift toward the town, and during still winter mornings when traffic and wood smoke settle in low-lying areas near the rivers.
Are air quality levels in Raymond Terrace 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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