Cairns Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Cairns, Australia.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T21:00:00+10:00Health context
At the current AQI of 25, Cairns is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Cairns are PM2.5 25 µg/m³, PM10 14 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 25 mean in Cairns?
Cairns currently has an AQI of 25, which falls in the Good category. This indicates relatively low overall air pollution on the displayed AQI scale. Normal outdoor activity is generally appropriate for most people. The pollutant values currently shown for Cairns are PM2.5 25 µg/m³, PM10 14 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Townsville air quality — approximately 283 km away
- Port Moresby air quality — approximately 846 km away
- Sunshine Coast air quality — approximately 1,319 km away
- Caloundra air quality — approximately 1,334 km away
- Toowoomba air quality — approximately 1,343 km away
- Brisbane air quality — approximately 1,390 km away
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