Worst air pollution Kershaw Gardens - Rockhampton, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Kershaw Gardens is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 21.4/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Kershaw Gardens is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 18.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kershaw Gardens sits on the flat Fitzroy River floodplain in central Rockhampton, a lower-lying position than the forested Mount Archer nearby, so it receives less natural ventilation and can accumulate more humidity and haze on still days. Sugarcane-region burning smoke drifts in from surrounding districts during the cooler months, and bushfire smoke is a dry-season risk from nearby ranges. Traffic around this central parkland precinct is moderate. Overall, background air quality here is generally good but more humid than the elevated hinterland.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
21.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
18.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kershaw Gardens right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Kershaw Gardens is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 21.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kershaw Gardens?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kershaw Gardens will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 18.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kershaw Gardens?
Kershaw Gardens, close to central Rockhampton, typically sees its air quality dip during the lead-up to the wet season, August to November, as bushfire smoke and cane-field burning combine on calm days. Summer humidity and storms generally clear the air from December, though hot, still afternoons can occasionally push up ozone.
Are air quality levels in Kershaw Gardens 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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