Worst air pollution Sir Daniel Cooper - Rose Bay, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Sir Daniel Cooper is moderate. AQI and PM2.5 are moderate; PM10, NO2, and PM1 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.2/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Sir Daniel Cooper is moderate. NO2 increases to moderate; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 44.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Sir Daniel Cooper, traffic stays fairly light here, leaving wind-blown dust from nearby fields as a bigger factor than vehicle emissions. Vegetation nearby provides a modest natural filter for airborne particulates. Day-to-day readings still shift with wind direction, traffic volume, and weather conditions. Local monitoring for the wider area tends to track closely with this general pattern.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
31.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sir Daniel Cooper right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Sir Daniel Cooper is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sir Daniel Cooper?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Sir Daniel Cooper will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM2.5: 44.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sir Daniel Cooper?
Particulate levels here tend to peak during the coldest months of the year, as reduced winter air movement lets heating emissions and wood smoke build up locally. Summer heat and dry conditions nearby make bushfire smoke the leading local air quality issue, as warm, dry conditions drive both ozone formation and periodic bushfire smoke from the surrounding region.
Are air quality levels in Sir Daniel Cooper 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: 16 September 2026 at 20:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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