Worst air pollution Winton, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Winton is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 22.8/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Winton is good. AQI improves to good; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 18.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Winton, known for its dinosaur trackway heritage in outback central Queensland, lies in classic dust storm country, where strong winds sweeping across dry, exposed plains can periodically reduce visibility and air quality, particularly during prolonged dry spells. The town's remote, semi-arid climate brings very low humidity and dramatic day-to-night temperature swings. Minimal local industry and traffic mean there is little ongoing pollution source beyond these natural dust events. Outside dust storms, Winton's isolation and sparse surrounding population generally support exceptionally clean air.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
22.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Good
18.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Winton right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Winton is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 22.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Winton?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Winton will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 18.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Winton?
Winton residents typically notice conditions worsen during windy, dry spells that whip up dust storms across the open country nearby. After decent rain, the extra grass growth tends to cure and become fire fuel later on. The rest of the year is otherwise good, so it's these months that call for caution.
Are air quality levels in Winton 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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