Worst air pollution Tauranga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Tauranga 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: 33.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tauranga is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 22.4/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
33.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Fair
22.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tauranga right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tauranga is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 33.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tauranga?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tauranga will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.4/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 22.4/100).
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.
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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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