Worst air pollution Auckland, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Auckland is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Auckland is good. AQI improves to good; NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 18.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Auckland's air quality is generally good by international standards, with the Waitemata Harbour and Manukau Harbour dual-coastal position providing reliable Pacific and Tasman Sea maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the Auckland Motorway and surrounding services and manufacturing corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding dual-harbour coastal exposure and the New Zealand westerly airflows generally maintain Auckland among the Southern Hemisphere's more moderately ventilated major coastal metropolitan environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
19.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
18.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
13.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Auckland right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Auckland is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Auckland?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Auckland will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 18.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Auckland?
Auckland usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing activity, along with port and shipping activity coincide with periods when onshore breezes fall calm. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Auckland 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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