What is the air quality in Timaru today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Timaru is 35 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.41 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Timaru right now?

The current temperature in Timaru is -1.3°C (feels like -10.2°C). Humidity is 78.9% and wind speed is 54.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Timaru?

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

Air Quality in Timaru, New Zealand

Windy

-1.3°C · 78.9% humidity

-1.3°

Feels -10.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 1pm

35 4pm

29 7pm

28 10pm

35 1am

25 4am

24 7am

24 10am

Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 3 stn

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Timaru'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.

78.9%

Humidity

54.6 km/h

Wind WNW

1028.8 hPa

Pressure

2.2

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.41 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Timaru?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 3 stations

PM2.58.41 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX2.2

Moderate

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

8.41

Median

8.41

Average

8.41

Low

8.41

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -2.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Timaru?

08-03

9.9° -1.3°

0.31 mm

08-04

7.1° -1.0°

08-05

6.7° 0.3°

2.25 mm

08-06

13.6° 5.2°

1.75 mm

08-07

9.1° 3.5°

5.12 mm

08-08

9.0° 2.6°

1.19 mm

08-09

11.7° 2.0°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Timaru?

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 33.5 µg/m³

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 15.4 µg/m³

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 15.4 µg/m³

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 30.2 µg/m³

176

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 103.9 µg/m³

150

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 55.4 µg/m³

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

155

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 63.2 µg/m³

Timaru Anzac Square, New Zealand

0.9 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Timaru?

36 Ashburton 89 Rolleston 89 Christchurch 89 Rangiora 26 Dunedin 25 Invercargill

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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 2026-08-08T04:47 UTC.