Worst air pollution Redcliffe, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Redcliffe is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.8/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Redcliffe is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM2.5 decreases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 29.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Redcliffe's position on a peninsula jutting into Moreton Bay gives it strong, reliable sea breeze ventilation that keeps the coastal town's air generally clean and fresh throughout the year. Its exposure to Coral Sea and Pacific airflow limits the build-up of local traffic or urban pollution. The main seasonal concern is bushfire smoke, which can drift in from inland fires during the drier late-winter to spring fire season before the wet arrives. Summer humidity and occasional ozone formation on very still, hot days are minor factors. Overall, Redcliffe typically enjoys very good air quality.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
41.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
29.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Redcliffe right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Redcliffe is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 41.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 41.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Redcliffe?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Redcliffe will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM2.5: 29.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Redcliffe?
For Redcliffe, the recurring rough patch for air quality comes during the run-up to the wet season (August-November), when bushfire smoke is common and cane-burning adds to the mix locally. Summer adds a second issue: ozone can build on windless afternoons. Timing outdoor activity around this window and checking daily readings helps limit exposure.
Are air quality levels in Redcliffe 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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