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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 9 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 15 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 57 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 1 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 0 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 64 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Christchurch? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 9 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Christchurch in the last 7 days was: 7 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 1 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Christchurch? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Christchurch is: 15 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Christchurch? (ozone (O3))
57 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Quality of life in Christchurch

Christchurch

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Christchurch

16-day weather forecast for Christchurch: today around 21°C (partly cloudy), lows near 11°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 30 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Christchurch

The UV index in Christchurch today is 3.6 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 55 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Christchurch — compare nearby locations.

• Wellington 4 µg/m³
• Dunedin 4 µg/m³
• Auckland 5 µg/m³
• Manukau 5 µg/m³
• Hamilton City 3 µg/m³
• Tauranga 3 µg/m³
• Lower Hutt 4 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Christchurch today?

The current average PM2.5 across Christchurch is about 9 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Christchurch?

Right now PM2.5 in Christchurch averages about 9 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 Christchurch?

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

What is the UV index in Christchurch today?

The UV index in Christchurch today is 3.6 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 55 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Christchurch?

Strong wind (about 30 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.