Canberra air quality today
Air quality in Canberra is currently moderate, with a European index of 42. The concentration of PM2.5 particles is 10 µg/m³ and PM10 is 13 µg/m³. Very sensitive people may notice mild symptoms during prolonged outdoor exertion. Over the next 24 hours the air will be cleanest around 9:00 AM (index 14) and most polluted around 4:00 PM (index 42).
Current air quality in Canberra
Moderate
42EAQI
Very sensitive people may notice mild symptoms during prolonged outdoor exertion.
- PM2.5
- 10 µg/m³
- PM10
- 13 µg/m³
- Ozone
- 102 µg/m³
Model estimate (Open-Meteo / CAMS) for the city location. It may differ from readings at local stations.
The next 24 hours at a glance
- Index now
- 42
- Moderate
- Average index
- 23
- Good
- Cleanest air
- 9:00 AM
- index 14
- Most polluted hour
- 4:00 PM
- index 42
- PM2.5
- 10 µg/m³
- PM10
- 13 µg/m³
Air quality in Canberra by the hour
- 42Now
- 395 PM
- 356 PM
- 297 PM
- 258 PM
- 239 PM
- 2210 PM
- 2111 PM
- 2212 AM
- 221 AM
- 222 AM
- 223 AM
- 214 AM
- 215 AM
- 206 AM
- 207 AM
- 218 AM
- 149 AM
- 1610 AM
- 1811 AM
- 1912 PM
- 191 PM
- 202 PM
- 203 PM
European Air Quality Index (EAQI) by the hour, a model estimate. A shorter bar means cleaner air.
Pollen in Canberra
Pollen data is not available for this location. The pollen model only covers Europe.
Frequently asked questions
How is the air quality in Canberra today?
It is currently moderate (European index 42). PM2.5 is 10 µg/m³, PM10 is 13 µg/m³ and ozone is 102 µg/m³. The average for the next 24 hours is around 23.
What does the European Air Quality Index (EAQI) mean?
The EAQI is a scale used by the European Environment Agency. Up to 20 is excellent air, up to 40 good, up to 60 moderate, up to 80 poor, up to 100 very poor, and above 100 extremely poor. The index is calculated from the concentration of fine particles (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
What are PM2.5 and PM10 particles?
They are tiny particles in the air with a diameter of up to 2.5 and 10 micrometres. They come from traffic, heating and industry, and there are the most of them in winter, on calm days without wind or rain. PM2.5 is more dangerous because it penetrates deep into the lungs.
Are these measurements or estimates?
This is an atmospheric model estimate (Open-Meteo / CAMS) for the city location, not a reading from a local station. Values may therefore differ from station data in some parts of the city.
When is the air cleanest?
The air is usually cleaner during stronger winds, after rain and in the afternoon, when the cold layer near the ground breaks up. It is worst early in the morning and in the evening in the cold part of the year, when heating and traffic increase.