What is the air quality in Mackay today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mackay is 15 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.6 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Mackay right now?

The current temperature in Mackay is 12.5°C (feels like 12.5°C). Humidity is 96.8% and wind speed is 18.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Mackay?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 2.9 (Moderate).

Air Quality in Mackay, Australia

Overcast

12.5°C · 96.8% humidity

12.5°

Feels 12.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 1pm

15 4pm

21 7pm

23 10pm

27 1am

27 4am

27 7am

27 10am

Air Quality Index Trend

25h · 2 stn

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Mackay'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.

96.8%

Humidity

18.9 km/h

Wind SSW

1021.5 hPa

Pressure

2.9

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

3.6 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Mackay?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

25h · 2 stations

PM2.53.6 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX2.9

Moderate

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

3.6

Median

3.6

Average

3.6

Low

3.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +2.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Mackay?

08-03

19.8° 12.5°

9.88 mm

08-04

19.4° 12.8°

4.19 mm

08-05

21.6° 12.9°

0.44 mm

08-06

22.7° 12.3°

08-07

22.2° 10.2°

0.5 mm

08-08

21.8° 11.8°

1.19 mm

08-09

23.7° 13.9°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Mackay?

West Mackay

1.3 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

West Mackay

1.3 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

West Mackay

1.3 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

100

West Mackay

1.3 km PM2.5: 35.4 µg/m³

West Mackay

1.3 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

West Mackay

1.3 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

West Mackay

1.3 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

West Mackay

1.3 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

West Mackay

1.3 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Mackay?

35 Rockhampton 24 Townsville 24 Kirwan 10 Gladstone

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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 2026-08-08T06:30 UTC.