Worst air pollution Rushcutters Bay, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Rushcutters Bay is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 34.5/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Rushcutters Bay is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to moderate; O3 decreases to good; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Rushcutters Bay, with vehicle traffic relatively low, dust from nearby fields and occasional burning are the bigger day-to-day factors. Tree cover in the area softens the impact somewhat, catching particulates before they disperse further. Conditions on any given day depend heavily on wind speed and direction locally. Nearby areas with a similar setup tend to show a comparable air quality baseline.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
34.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Moderate
43.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
43.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Rushcutters Bay right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Rushcutters Bay is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 34.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rushcutters Bay?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Rushcutters Bay will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 43.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 43.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rushcutters Bay?
This area typically sees its worst air quality during the winter season, driven by the combination of home heating and calm winter air that resists mixing. Summer shifts the concern toward bushfire smoke here too, since summer heat and dry vegetation nearby are usually enough on their own to raise bushfire risk.
Are air quality levels in Rushcutters Bay 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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