What is the air quality in Essendon today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Essendon is 25 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.02 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Essendon right now?

The current temperature in Essendon is 12.8°C (feels like 12.8°C). Humidity is 70.2% and wind speed is 49.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Essendon?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 1.4 (Low).

Air Quality in Essendon, Australia

Windy

12.8°C · 70.2% humidity

12.8°

Feels 12.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

10 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

24 6am

25 9am

24 12pm

24 3pm

24 6pm

23 9pm

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Station readings

CAMS model adj -1

Air Quality Index Trend

31h · 1 stn

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Essendon'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.

70.2%

Humidity

49.4 km/h

Wind WNW

1014.3 hPa

Pressure

1.4

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.02 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Essendon?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

31h · 1 station

PM2.56.02 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX1.4

Low

Station readings (10 stations within 25 km)

6.02

Median

6.17

Average

1.47

Low

9.92

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -0.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Essendon?

06-08

11.3° 8.6°

15.19 mm

06-09

14.6° 8.4°

0.13 mm

06-10

14.6° 9.4°

0.69 mm

06-11

10.5° 6.2°

0.25 mm

06-12

11.6° 7.6°

0.5 mm

06-13

13.0° 8.3°

1.88 mm

06-14

15.3° 9.5°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Essendon?

FAI10

6.0 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Footscray

7.0 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Footscray

7.0 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

Footscray

7.0 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Footscray

7.0 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Footscray

7.0 km PM2.5: 22.1 µg/m³

FAI7

7.6 km PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³

Yarraville Village

7.8 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³ PM10: 3.4 µg/m³

Melbourne CBD

8.2 km PM2.5: 22.1 µg/m³

Melbourne CBD

8.2 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Essendon?

25 Moonee Ponds 25 Pascoe Vale 25 Ascot Vale 25 Keilor East 25 Coburg 25 Brunswick 25 Footscray 25 Glenroy 25 North Melbourne 25 Carlton

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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 2026-06-08T23:10 UTC.