Worst air pollution Wagga Wagga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Wagga Wagga is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wagga Wagga is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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This inland Riverina city has long been known for winter air quality problems, as its valley setting and frequent cold, still nights trap wood-heater smoke and vehicle emissions close to the ground, compounding dust from surrounding agricultural land during dry, windy periods. Spring brings a notable grass pollen season across the surrounding Riverina cropping and grazing plains, occasionally severe enough to contribute to thunderstorm asthma risk. Being further inland and further from any coastal moderating influence than towns like Albury, Wagga Wagga's winter inversions can be especially persistent, trapping smoke and dust for days during still, high-pressure weather.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
15.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Good
16.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Wagga Wagga right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wagga Wagga is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 15.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wagga Wagga?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wagga Wagga will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga's air quality is typically worst on still winter nights and mornings, when wood-smoke haze becomes trapped in the valley, a well-documented local issue, while dust storms from the surrounding cropping plains can affect the city during dry, windy spells in other seasons.
Are air quality levels in Wagga Wagga 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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