Heartbeat Of The Murray Laser Spectacular Viewing Area, Swan Hill Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (11 October): Air quality in Heartbeat Of The Murray Laser Spectacular Viewing Area is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 13.4/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026): Air quality in Heartbeat Of The Murray Laser Spectacular Viewing Area is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 12.2/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 13.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 12.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 9.4/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 5.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 13.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.6/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 12.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 11.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 8.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 2.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 12.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.4/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.1/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Swan Hill combines built-up streets with more open land, so local traffic matters, though emissions are less concentrated than in a city center. Farming is another source: tilling and harvest raise dust, while fertilizer and livestock release ammonia that turns into fine particles. Parks and street trees provide a modest buffer against traffic pollution. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources.
Hot afternoons from December to March, averaging 26°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. In contrast, fine particle levels climb from June to August, as home heating and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 9°C. From February to April, hot, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Victoria
Is air quality bad in Heartbeat Of The Murray Laser Spectacular Viewing Area right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall air quality in Heartbeat Of The Murray Laser Spectacular Viewing Area is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 13.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 13.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Heartbeat Of The Murray Laser Spectacular Viewing Area?
On 12 October 2026, air quality conditions in Heartbeat Of The Murray Laser Spectacular Viewing Area will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 12.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 12.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Heartbeat Of The Murray Laser Spectacular Viewing Area?
Hot afternoons from December to March, averaging 26°C in the warmest month, are when ozone is most likely to build up. In contrast, fine particle levels climb from June to August, as home heating and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 9°C. From February to April, hot, dry weather raises the risk of wildfires, and their smoke can cover the area in haze.
Are air quality levels in Heartbeat Of The Murray Laser Spectacular Viewing Area 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |