Worst air pollution Townsville, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Townsville is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 19.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Townsville is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 19.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Known as Australia's largest 'dry tropics' city, Townsville has lower humidity than Cairns or Mackay, making dust a more prominent air quality factor here, alongside dry-season savanna burning haze and cyclone risk during the November–April wet season. The city's drier tropical setting means dust storms and dry, cracking soils are a more prominent concern than the mould and humidity issues common further north, though the wet season from roughly December to April still brings its own high-humidity discomfort. Sea breezes off Cleveland Bay generally provide reasonable ventilation across the coastal city outside the dry-season haze months.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
19.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
19.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Townsville right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Townsville is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 19.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Townsville?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Townsville will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 19.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Townsville?
Air quality is typically worst during the dry season, roughly May to October, when savanna burning smoke and dust from the drier surrounding landscape are most prevalent; the wet season brings more humidity but generally clearer air between rain events.
Are air quality levels in Townsville 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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