Air Quality in Australia
Right now
The most recent data we hold from World Air Quality Index arrived 2 hours ago, and this point is in it.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, <1 km from here.
Reported by World Air Quality Index today.
It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 9 September 2026. The last comparable one was on 9 September 2026. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
World Air Quality Index reported: AQI 224 (Very Unhealthy) at St Helens
The air quality index read 224 (Very Unhealthy) at the St Helens station.
Nearby, since 9 September 2026
- September 9, 2026 · score 29 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: World Air Quality Index. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 36 out of 100, at 43 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Air Quality |
| Severity | High |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 36 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 43% |
| Coordinates | -41.3200, 148.2500 |
| Nearest City | Launceston (94 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-10T09:00:00.000Z |
| Source | https://aqicn.org/city/@3294 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Aqi | 224 |
| AqiCategory | Very Unhealthy |
| StationName | St Helens |
| StationUid | 3294 |
Safety Information
When air quality is hazardous: stay indoors with windows closed, and run a filtered air purifier if you have one. Avoid outdoor exercise. Children, older adults and anyone with heart or lung conditions are affected first and worst — an N95 respirator helps outdoors, a cloth mask does not.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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