Worst air pollution Wonthaggi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Wonthaggi is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Wonthaggi is medium. AQI worsens to medium; NO2 increases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Facing Bass Strait on Victoria's south Gippsland coast, Wonthaggi benefits from consistent sea breezes that keep its air generally clean and well-ventilated throughout the year. Coastal winds limit the build-up of local pollutants, and the town has little heavy industry or traffic congestion to speak of. Cold winter nights still bring some wood heater smoke, particularly during calm evenings, and dry summers carry a background risk of bushfire smoke drifting from inland forested areas. Overall, Wonthaggi's exposed coastal position makes it one of the better-ventilated towns in its region for most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Good
17.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Wonthaggi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wonthaggi is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 17.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wonthaggi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wonthaggi will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 40.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 40.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Wonthaggi?
In practical terms, Wonthaggi sees its worst air during hot, dry summer stretches (December-March), when bushfire smoke is the dominant risk. Winter adds its own trouble, with wood-heater smoke lingering on calm, cold nights. Timing outdoor activity around this window and checking daily readings helps limit exposure.
Are air quality levels in Wonthaggi 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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