What is the air quality in Cairns today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Cairns is 12 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 2.9 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Cairns right now?

The current temperature in Cairns is 20.7°C (feels like 20.7°C). Humidity is 83.5% and wind speed is 90.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Cairns?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 2.2 (Moderate).

Air Quality in Cairns, Australia

Drizzle

20.7°C · 83.5% humidity

20.7°

Feels 20.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 11am

12 2pm

20 5pm

23 8pm

24 11pm

24 2am

24 5am

24 8am

Air Quality Index Trend

21h · 1 stn

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Cairns's air quality is generally good but can be impacted by bushfire smoke, dust storms, and vehicle emissions. Seasonal fire events can cause significant temporary air quality deterioration.

83.5%

Humidity

90.7 km/h

Wind SSE

1017.6 hPa

Pressure

2.2

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

2.9 µg/m³

PM10▲

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Cairns?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

21h · 1 station

PM2.52.9 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX2.2

Moderate

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

2.9

Median

2.9

Average

2.9

Low

2.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +2.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Cairns?

08-03

22.6° 20.7°

1.06 mm

08-04

23.3° 18.9°

0.19 mm

08-05

23.0° 21.0°

1.94 mm

08-06

22.6° 18.4°

0.06 mm

08-07

21.5° 17.7°

0.13 mm

08-08

22.8° 19.4°

0.44 mm

08-09

22.3° 20.3°

0.44 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 1.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Cairns?

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Cairns

4.9 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Cairns?

24 Townsville 24 Kirwan

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-08-08T04:48 UTC.