Worst air pollution Weipa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Weipa is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 23.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Weipa is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Bauxite mining underpins Weipa's economy and adds a distinct layer to its air quality profile, with dust from mining and haul operations an ongoing local consideration alongside the region's typical tropical patterns. Dry-season months from June to October bring the added possibility of savanna burning smoke drifting across this remote Cape York community. Wet-season humidity, running November through April, raises mould risk and can bring cyclones, while short-lived dust events mark the October to November build-up before rains return. Trade winds off the Gulf of Carpentaria generally help disperse both mining dust and smoke, keeping overall air quality moderate to good.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
23.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
34.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
Pollen forecast in Weipa
View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Weipa right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Weipa is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 23.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Weipa?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Weipa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Weipa?
The least favourable stretch for air quality in Weipa is the dry season (roughly June to October), when savanna and grass fires across the north send smoke drifting into town on the prevailing trade winds. Through the wet months, smoke haze clears out, swapped for mugginess and cyclone risk. For people with asthma or young kids, that's the window to watch, with little concern otherwise.
Are air quality levels in Weipa 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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in Australia?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app