Lower Hutt: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for Lower Hutt. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Lower Hutt:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 4 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 7 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 49 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 2 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 75 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Lower Hutt, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 1.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Lower Hutt? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 4 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Lower Hutt in the last 7 days was: 7 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 3 (Monday, August 24, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Lower Hutt? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Lower Hutt is: 7 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Lower Hutt? (ozone (O3))
49 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
2 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
1 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
75 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Quality of life in Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — New Zealand

16-day weather forecast for New Zealand: today around 15°C (cloudy), lows near 11°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 41 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — New Zealand

The UV index in New Zealand today is 2.5 (low).

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Lower Hutt — compare nearby locations.

• Auckland 5 µg/m³
• Wellington 4 µg/m³
• Christchurch 9 µg/m³
• Manukau 5 µg/m³
• Hamilton City 3 µg/m³
• Dunedin 4 µg/m³
• Tauranga 3 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Lower Hutt today?

The current average PM2.5 across Lower Hutt is about 4 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Lower Hutt?

Right now PM2.5 in Lower Hutt averages about 4 µg/m³ (“Good”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Lower Hutt?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Lower Hutt was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 7 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Lower Hutt today?

The UV index in Lower Hutt today is 2.5 (low).

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Lower Hutt?

Strong wind (about 41 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.