Worst air pollution Lower Hutt, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lower Hutt is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 35.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lower Hutt is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 31.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Lower Hutt's air quality reflects the Wellington metropolitan area's Hutt River valley position at the Wellington Harbour's northern end, with consistent Cook Strait and Wellington Harbour westerly winds providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing and residential corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding Wellington metropolitan wind exposure and the Tararua Mountain backdrop generally maintain Lower Hutt among New Zealand's more reliably ventilated valley cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Fair
35.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
31.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lower Hutt right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lower Hutt is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 35.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lower Hutt?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lower Hutt will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 31.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions, light manufacturing, together with harbour and shipping traffic coincide with periods when winds are light and dispersion is poor. Background emissions and local weather both shape how conditions change from day to day. Background emissions and local weather both play a role in day-to-day changes.
Are air quality levels in Lower Hutt 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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