Port Pirie Air Quality Index (AQI) and Air Pollution
The Port Pirie Air Quality Index (AQI) today is 26 (Good). The dominant pollutant is O3. Other measured pollutants include NO₂ (0.1 ppb), SO₂ (0 ppb), CO (0.06 ppm), O₃ (0.028 ppm), PM10 (2.8µg/m³), PM2.5 (0.8 µg/m³), contributing to air pollution.
Live AQI
Air Quality is
Main Pollutant: O3
Last updated: just now
Major Pollutants Port Pirie
0.8 µg/m³
2.8 µg/m³
0.028 ppm
0.06 ppm
0.1 ppb
0 ppb
In Port Pirie, 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.
Port Pirie air quality
Port Pirie is an industrial city on the eastern shore of Spencer Gulf known for smelting and port operations. Summers are warm while winters are mild. Residents engage in industrial work, outdoor activities, and community life. The city combines industrial activity with coastal proximity. Local parks and recreational areas support community engagement.
Air quality can be affected by industrial emissions and local traffic. Coastal winds aid in dispersing pollutants and maintaining healthy air.