Worst air pollution Wangaratta, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Wangaratta is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 31.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wangaratta is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 32.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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This northeast Victorian city sits on a valley floor prone to winter temperature inversions that trap wood-heater smoke overnight, while its proximity to the alpine foothills makes it vulnerable to bushfire smoke drifting down from the ranges during summer fire seasons. Spring brings a moderate grass and tree pollen season typical of inland northeast Victoria, while the town's valley-floor position between converging rivers makes it especially prone to cold-air pooling overnight, concentrating wood-heater smoke until it clears with the morning sun. Alpine bushfire smoke can also settle in the valley for days during severe summer fire seasons.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Fair
31.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Fair
32.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Wangaratta right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wangaratta is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 31.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wangaratta?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wangaratta will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 32.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wangaratta?
Winter mornings are typically the worst period, when cold air pools in the valley and traps smoke close to the ground until it clears later in the day; summer can also bring smoke haze from bushfires in the nearby alpine ranges.
Are air quality levels in Wangaratta 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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