Worst air pollution Tennant Creek, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Tennant Creek is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 19.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tennant Creek is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 19.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Deep in central Australia's outback, Tennant Creek sits in classic arid interior country, where dust rather than smoke or humidity is the leading air quality concern. Dust storms can sweep across the open, sparsely vegetated landscape, amplified by the extreme day-to-night temperature swings typical of desert regions. The town's mining history and ongoing mineral activity contribute additional localised dust around extraction sites. Humidity remains very low year-round, and the sparse vegetation limits bushfire smoke risk. Outside dust events, Tennant Creek's isolation and openness generally mean very clean air, typical of Australia's remote arid interior.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Good
19.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30
AQI:
Good
19.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tennant Creek right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tennant Creek is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 19.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tennant Creek?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tennant Creek will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 19.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tennant Creek?
Expect the sharpest dip in Tennant Creek'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. For people with asthma or young kids, that's the window to watch, with little concern otherwise.
Are air quality levels in Tennant Creek 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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