Worst air pollution Rockhampton City, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Rockhampton City is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and SO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 25.1/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Rockhampton City is fair. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 24.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Rockhampton City, with lighter traffic here, particulate matter tends to come more from farmland dust and occasional burning than from vehicles. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
25.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
24.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
24.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Rockhampton City right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Rockhampton City is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 25.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rockhampton City?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Rockhampton City will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 24.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rockhampton City?
Particulate levels here tend to peak during the coldest months of the year, when home heating emissions build up under temperature inversions common on calm winter days. By summer, periodic bushfire smoke becomes the more pressing issue in this area, as hot, dry summers raise both bushfire risk and the ozone formed from strong sunlight.
Are air quality levels in Rockhampton City 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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