Worst air pollution Victor Harbor, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Victor Harbor is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (O3: 16.6/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Victor Harbor is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (O3: 17.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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A popular seaside destination on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, Victor Harbor benefits from consistent sea breezes off the Southern Ocean that keep its air notably clean for most of the year. Low humidity and dry summers reflect the broader Mediterranean climate of the region, with little industrial activity to generate pollution locally. The main seasonal risk comes each summer, December through March, when bushfire smoke from the Adelaide Hills or Fleurieu bushland can occasionally drift into town on hot, windy days. Outside of fire season, this coastal town enjoys reliably good air quality thanks to its exposed, breezy position.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 19:30
AQI:
Good
16.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 20:30
AQI:
Good
17.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.8/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Victor Harbor right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Victor Harbor is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:30 PM (O3: 16.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Victor Harbor?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Victor Harbor will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (O3: 17.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Victor Harbor?
Anyone tracking air quality in Victor Harbor should keep an eye on summer months, when fires in nearby bushland can send smoke through on hot, dry days. Away from fire season, a consistent onshore breeze generally keeps air quality high. For people with asthma or young kids, that's the window to watch, with little concern otherwise.
Are air quality levels in Victor Harbor 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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