Townsville Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Townsville, 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 33, Townsville is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Townsville are PM2.5 33 µg/m³, PM10 19 µg/m³, NO₂ 1.9 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 33 mean in Townsville?
Townsville currently has an AQI of 33, 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 Townsville are PM2.5 33 µg/m³, PM10 19 µg/m³, NO₂ 1.9 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
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- Toowoomba air quality — approximately 1,061 km away
- Port Moresby air quality — approximately 1,093 km away
- Brisbane air quality — approximately 1,111 km away
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