Worst air pollution New Plymouth, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in New Plymouth is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in New Plymouth is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM2.5: 24.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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New Plymouth's air quality benefits from its exceptional Taranaki Province's Tasman Sea coastal position adjacent to Mount Taranaki volcano, with consistent Tasman Sea westerlies providing reliable and often powerful maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the petroleum, dairy, and manufacturing corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains New Plymouth among New Zealand's more moderately ventilated major coastal provincial cities and Mount Taranaki's occasional volcanic activity adds a distinctive geological dimension.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
16.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
24.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in New Plymouth right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in New Plymouth is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 16.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in New Plymouth?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in New Plymouth will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM2.5: 24.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in New Plymouth?
New Plymouth usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic as well as textile and manufacturing operations coincide with periods when maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in New Plymouth 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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