Worst air pollution Tauranga, today and tomorrow
Today (14 September): Air quality in Tauranga is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 46.5/100).
Tomorrow (15 September 2026): Air quality in Tauranga is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 44.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tauranga's air quality benefits from its exceptional Bay of Plenty and Pacific Ocean coastal position in the North Island, with consistent Pacific westerlies and Bay of Plenty sea breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the kiwifruit, port — New Zealand's largest export port — and manufacturing corridor contribute local sources, while the outstanding Bay of Plenty coastal exposure and Mount Maunganui's distinctive harbour entrance generally maintain Tauranga among New Zealand's more moderately ventilated major coastal port cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 14 September | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
46.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 15 September | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
44.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tauranga right now?
On 14 September 2026, overall air quality in Tauranga is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 46.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tauranga?
On 15 September 2026, air quality conditions in Tauranga will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 44.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tauranga?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Tauranga are traffic on the surrounding roads, textile and manufacturing operations, together with shipbuilding and port operations, particularly once the sea breeze weakens. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Tauranga 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: 14 September 2026 at 08:51 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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