Worst air pollution Roma, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Roma is fair. AQI, NO2, and SO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (SO2: 29.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Roma is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 29.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Roma, a service town for the Western Downs' pastoral and gas industries, sits in dry, semi-arid inland Queensland where dust is the most defining air quality feature, particularly during periods of drought or strong wind when dust can sweep across the surrounding plains. Gas field and agricultural activity contribute localised dust and vehicle movements. The region's low humidity and large day-to-night temperature swings are typical of the arid interior. Outside dust events, and with modest traffic overall, Roma's background air quality is generally clean.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

29.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

29.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

29.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

29.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Roma right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Roma is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (SO2: 29.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Roma?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Roma will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (SO2: 29.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Roma?

Expect the sharpest dip in Roma's air quality during spells of strong wind over parched ground, which can trigger sudden dust storms. A second trigger comes after good rains, when the grass growth dries out and can fuel fires later. Timing outdoor activity around this window and checking daily readings helps limit exposure.

Are air quality levels in Roma 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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