Worst air pollution Whangarei, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Whangarei is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 19.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Whangarei is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 15.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Whangarei's air quality reflects the Northland Region's Whangarei Harbour and Pacific Ocean coastal position, with consistent Pacific westerlies and Northland trade winds providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the cement manufacturing, oil refinery, and port corridor generating elevated industrial PM2.5 represent Whangarei's most distinctive local industrial air quality sources, while the outstanding coastal exposure generally maintains moderate to good New Zealand northern coastal industrial city readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Good
19.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Good
15.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Whangarei right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Whangarei is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 19.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Whangarei?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Whangarei will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 15.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 15.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Whangarei?
Pollution in Whangarei typically rises when road traffic, heavy industrial and chemical processing, together with textile and manufacturing operations combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Whangarei 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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