Mackay Air Quality Index (AQI) and Air Pollution
The Mackay Air Quality Index (AQI) today is 27 (Good). The dominant pollutant is O3. Other measured pollutants include NO₂ (0.4 ppb), SO₂ (0.1 ppb), CO (0.079 ppm), O₃ (0.029 ppm), PM10 (7.6µg/m³), PM2.5 (3.2 µg/m³), contributing to air pollution.
Live AQI
Air Quality is
Main Pollutant: O3
Last updated: just now
Major Pollutants Mackay
3.2 µg/m³
7.6 µg/m³
0.029 ppm
0.079 ppm
0.4 ppb
0.1 ppb
In Mackay, the main air pollutant is O3. It mostly comes from Ozone forms when sunlight reacts with gases from vehicles and industries. It can irritate the lungs and throat and make it difficult to breathe especially for people with asthma. To stay safe, Try to avoid outdoor exercise during afternoon hours when ozone levels are usually high.
Mackay air quality
Mackay is a coastal city in central Queensland known for sugar cane fields, mining, and tropical lifestyle. Summers are hot and humid while winters are mild and sunny. Residents enjoy beaches, riverside parks, and community events. The city blends agricultural industry with urban amenities. Outdoor recreation and festivals contribute to a vibrant local life.
Air quality is mostly good with occasional impacts from industrial activity and vehicle traffic. Coastal winds help maintain clean air throughout the city.