Worst air pollution Victor Harbor, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Victor Harbor is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 16.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Victor Harbor is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 15.0/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30

AQI:

Good

16.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

3.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:30

AQI:

Good

15.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Victor Harbor right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Victor Harbor is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 16.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Victor Harbor?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Victor Harbor will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 15.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:30 PM (O3: 15.0/100).

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.

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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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