Worst air pollution Melbourne, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Melbourne is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 55.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Melbourne is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 46.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Melbourne's air quality in Florida benefits from the Atlantic coastal position in Brevard County, with consistent sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along the Space Coast. Vehicle emissions from I-95 and the Kennedy Space Center's rocket launch operations contribute localised industrial emissions, while summer ozone from subtropical heat and the growing metropolitan traffic is the primary warm-season concern and the flat coastal terrain allows good dispersal.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
55.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
55.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
46.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
40.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
46.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Melbourne right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Melbourne is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 31.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 55.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Melbourne?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Melbourne will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 40.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 46.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Melbourne?
Melbourne sees air quality change through the year, as the wet season's frequent storms generally keep particulate levels lower than in the dry months; by contrast, dry-season wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke, mainly from late autumn through spring, is the main seasonal concern. Inland areas tend to see more smoke buildup than locations closer to the coast.
Are air quality levels in Melbourne 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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