Ossies Opal Workshop and Museum, Yowah Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (7 October): Air quality in Ossies Opal Workshop and Museum is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 15.8/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026): Air quality in Ossies Opal Workshop and Museum is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 16.9/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 15.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 5.3/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 2.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 15.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.2/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 1.7/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Good | 16.9/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 11.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 5.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 1.1/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 16.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.8/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 2.2/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With little dense development around this site in Yowah, local traffic emissions are modest. In this dry landscape, strong winds readily lift dust and sand into the air. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally. Levels are generally highest right next to busy roads and drop off quickly with distance.
From June to August, cooler nights and lighter winds, with temperatures around 12°C, let traffic pollution linger near busy roads. Warm, sunny weather from October to April, around 32°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. With little rain from April to September, dust from dry fields and open ground becomes more common. Wildfire smoke is most likely from August to October, sometimes turning the sky hazy for days.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New South Wales
Is air quality bad in Ossies Opal Workshop and Museum right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall air quality in Ossies Opal Workshop and Museum is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 15.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ossies Opal Workshop and Museum?
On 8 October 2026, air quality conditions in Ossies Opal Workshop and Museum will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 16.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ossies Opal Workshop and Museum?
From June to August, cooler nights and lighter winds, with temperatures around 12°C, let traffic pollution linger near busy roads. Warm, sunny weather from October to April, around 32°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. With little rain from April to September, dust from dry fields and open ground becomes more common. Wildfire smoke is most likely from August to October, sometimes turning the sky hazy for days.
Are air quality levels in Ossies Opal Workshop and Museum 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |