Sydney air quality · Australia
This is what breathable city air is supposed to feel like
US AQI 6 (Good) in Sydney, from 3 official monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Sydney
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1.1Under WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Sydney right now?
Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadEnjoy it.
Running and jogging
Go aheadA great time to run outdoors.
Cycling
Go aheadRide freely.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Go aheadNo limits.
Open windows
Go aheadAir out your home.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededNot needed.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Sydney air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Sydney right now?
The US AQI in Sydney is 6 (Good), based on 3 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Sydney today?
A great time to be outside. Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk. For runners: A great time to run outdoors.
Where does Sydney's air quality data come from?
From Government and research monitoring stations via OpenAQ and national networks, using 3 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: Government and research monitoring stations via OpenAQ and national networks. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.