Worst air pollution Redcliffe, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Redcliffe is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 17.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Redcliffe is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.6/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
17.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
19.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Redcliffe right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Redcliffe is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 17.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Redcliffe?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Redcliffe will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.6/100).
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.
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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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