Worst air pollution Stanthorpe, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Stanthorpe is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 18.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Stanthorpe is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Stanthorpe, set high in Queensland's Granite Belt, is markedly cooler than typical subtropical towns, with frosty winters that bring a notable rise in wood heater and fireplace smoke, sometimes settling in still, cold air across the elevated terrain. Surrounding orchards and vineyards contribute some agricultural dust, particularly in dry conditions. As with much of the border ranges region, bushfire smoke is a real risk in the lead-up to the wet season, when surrounding forest and grassland are driest. Its elevation and distance from the coast mean less sea-breeze ventilation than lowland Queensland towns, though overall air quality remains good.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Good
18.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
16.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Stanthorpe right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Stanthorpe is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 18.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 18.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Stanthorpe?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Stanthorpe will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Stanthorpe?
In practical terms, Stanthorpe sees its worst air during August through November, as bushfire smoke gathers before the wet season, worsened by cane burn-offs in growing areas. Hot, still summer days can also bring a build-up of ground-level ozone. For people with asthma or young kids, that's the window to watch, with little concern otherwise.
Are air quality levels in Stanthorpe 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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