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Parent Category: Your environment
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Category: Air quality
Hourly update of air quality in Western Australia.
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Air Quality Index 21-12-2024
The Air Quality Index (AQI) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3) sulfur dioxide (SO2)
and particles (PM10 and PM2.5) are based on clock hour averages while
carbon monoxide (CO) is based on 8 hour moving clock averages.
AQIs represent the concentration of the the gaseous pollutants based on
National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Standard reached for each gas pollutant
and enHealth advice on one-hour averaged particle concentrations.
Concentrations are measured as ppb (parts per billion), ppm (parts per million) or ug/m3 (micrograms per cubic metre).
AQI MAX represents the maximum Air Quality Concentration recorded since midnight.
AQI NOW represents the Air Quality Concentration of the most recent clock hour.
| Armadale A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
|---|
| PM10 | 28 ug/m3 | 23 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 13 ug/m3 | 13 ug/m3 |
| The Armadale A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Caversham A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
|---|
| CO | 0 ppm | 0 ppm |
| NO2 | 4 ppb | 0 ppb |
| O3 | 51 ppb | 36 ppb |
| PM10 | 27 ug/m3 | 18 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 11 ug/m3 | 8 ug/m3 |
| The Caversham A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Duncraig A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
|---|
| CO | 0 ppm | 0 ppm |
| NO2 | 0 ppb | 0 ppb |
| PM10 | 35 ug/m3 | 32 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 17 ug/m3 | 13 ug/m3 |
| The Duncraig A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Quinns Rocks A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| NO2 | 0 ppb | 0 ppb |
| O3 | 43 ppb | 30 ppb |
| PM10 | 46 ug/m3 | 37 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 17 ug/m3 | 16 ug/m3 |
| The Quinns Rocks A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Nth Rockingham A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| NO2 | 3 ppb | 0 ppb |
| O3 | 40 ppb | 36 ppb |
| SO2 | 3 ppb | 2 ppb |
| The Nth Rockingham A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Rolling Green A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| NO2 | 0 ppb | 0 ppb |
| O3 | 43 ppb | 38 ppb |
| The Rolling Green A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| South Lake A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| CO | 0 ppm | 0 ppm |
| NO2 | 4 ppb | 0 ppb |
| O3 | 42 ppb | 33 ppb |
| SO2 | 2 ppb | 1 ppb |
| PM10 | 44 ug/m3 | 26 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 16 ug/m3 | 13 ug/m3 |
| The South Lake A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Swanbourne A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| NO2 | 5 ppb | 5 ppb |
| O3 | 39 ppb | 27 ppb |
| The Swanbourne A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Mandurah A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| CO | 0 ppm | 0 ppm |
| NO2 | 0 ppb | 0 ppb |
| O3 | 38 ppb | 34 ppb |
| PM10 | 39 ug/m3 | 16 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 19 ug/m3 | 7 ug/m3 |
| The Mandurah A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Note: Mandurah is located on the coast and is influenced by marine aerosols (sea salt) during strong westerly winds. |
| Bunbury A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| PM10 | 94 ug/m3 | 15 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 80 ug/m3 | 8 ug/m3 |
| The Bunbury A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Busselton A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| PM10 | 88 ug/m3 | 65 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 75 ug/m3 | 52 ug/m3 |
| The Busselton A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is POOR |
| Collie Particles A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| PM10 | 26 ug/m3 | 17 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 14 ug/m3 | 9 ug/m3 |
| The Collie Particles A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Albany Particles A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| PM10 | 25 ug/m3 | 20 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 8 ug/m3 | 7 ug/m3 |
| The Albany Particles A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Geraldton Particles A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| PM10 | 46 ug/m3 | 46 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 23 ug/m3 | 23 ug/m3 |
| The Geraldton Particles A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Kalgoorlie A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| CO | 0 ppm | 0 ppm |
| SO2 | 0 ppb | 0 ppb |
| PM10 | 25 ug/m3 | 17 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 7 ug/m3 | 6 ug/m3 |
| The Kalgoorlie A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
| Pinjarra A.Q.M.S. | AQI MAX | AQI NOW |
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| CO | 0 ppm | 0 ppm |
| NO2 | 6 ppb | 1 ppb |
| O3 | 36 ppb | 35 ppb |
| SO2 | 2 ppb | 1 ppb |
| PM10 | 35 ug/m3 | 20 ug/m3 |
| PM2.5 | 10 ug/m3 | 9 ug/m3 |
| The Pinjarra A.Q.M.S. AQI at 1900 hrs is GOOD |
The following health directions apply to fine particles (
PM2.5) only and have been endorsed by the Western Australian Department of Health for use during periods where the
PM2.5 concentrations are elevated.
Please follow directions from emergency services and advice from your doctor at all times.
Please ignore any messages written below in red should they contradict any COVID-19 related advice.
| Fine Particles (ug/m3) |
Sensitive groups
includes
- people with a heart or lung condition, including asthma
- people over the age of 65
- infants and children
- pregnant women
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Everyone else |
GOOD
PM2.5 from 0 to 25 ug/m3 |
No change needed to your normal outdoor activities
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No change needed to your normal outdoor activities
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FAIR
PM2.5 from 25 to 50 ug/m3 |
Reduce outdoor physical activity if you develop symptoms like cough or shortness of breath.
Follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor.
If you are concerned about symptoms call healthdirect (1800 022 222) or see your doctor.
If you or anyone in your care has trouble breathing or tightness in the chest, call 000 for an ambulance. |
No change needed to your normal outdoor activities. |
POOR
PM2.5 from 50 to 100 ug/m3 |
Avoid outdoor physical activity if you develop symptoms like cough or shortness of breath.
When indoors, close windows and doors until outdoor air quality is better.
Follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor.
If you are concerned about symptoms call healthdirect (1800 022 222) or see your doctor.
If you or anyone in your care has trouble breathing or tightness in the chest, call 000 for an ambulance. |
Reduce outdoor physical activity if you develop symptoms like cough or shortness of breath. |
VERY POOR
PM2.5 from 100 to 300 ug/m3 |
Stay indoors as much as possible with windows and doors closed until outdoor air quality is better.
If you feel that the air in your home is uncomfortable, consider going to a place with cleaner air (such as an air-conditioned building like a library or shopping centre) if it is safe to do so.
Actively monitor symptoms and follow any treatment plan recommended by your doctor.
If you are concerned about symptoms call healthdirect (1800 022 222) or see your doctor.
If you or anyone in your care has trouble breathing or tightness in the chest, call 000 for an ambulance. |
Avoid outdoor physical activity if you develop symptoms like cough or shortness of breath.
When indoors, close windows and doors until outdoor air quality is better.
If you are concerned about symptoms call healthdirect (1800 022 222) or see your doctor.
If you or anyone in your care has trouble breathing or tightness in the chest, call 000 for an ambulance. |
EXTREMELY POOR
PM2.5 greater than 300 ug/m3 |
Stay indoors as much as possible with windows and doors closed until outdoor air quality is better.
If you feel that the air in your home is uncomfortable, consider going to a place with cleaner air (such as an air-conditioned building like a library or shopping centre) if it is safe to do so.
Actively monitor symptoms and follow any treatment plan recommended by your doctor.
If you are concerned about symptoms call healthdirect (1800 022 222) or see your doctor.
If you or anyone in your care has trouble breathing or tightness in the chest, call 000 for an ambulance. |
Stay indoors as much as possible with windows and doors closed until outdoor air quality is better.
If you feel that the air in your home is uncomfortable, consider going to a place with cleaner air (such as an air-conditioned building like a library or shopping centre) if it is safe to do so.
If you are concerned about symptoms call healthdirect (1800 022 222) or see your doctor.
If you or anyone in your care has trouble breathing or tightness in the chest, call 000 for an ambulance. |
AQI colour codes based on the following pollutant concentrations
| Pollutant | GOOD | FAIR | POOR | VERY POOR | EXTREMELY POOR |
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| CO (ppm) |
0 to 6 |
6 to 9 |
9 to 13.5 |
13.5 to 18 |
over 18 |
| NO2 (ppb) |
0 to 80 |
80 to 120 |
120 to 180 |
180 to 240 |
over 240 |
| O3 (ppb) |
0 to 67 |
67 to 100 |
100 to 150 |
150 to 200 |
over 200 |
| SO2 (ppb) |
0 to 133 |
133 to 200 |
200 to 300 |
300 to 400 |
over 400 |
| PM10 (ug/m3) |
0 to 50 |
50 to 100 |
100 to 200 |
200 to 600 |
over 600 |
| PM2.5 (ug/m3) |
0 to 25 |
25 to 50 |
50 to 100 |
100 to 300 |
over 300 |
