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Lower Hunter Carrington Ozone (O₃) Level

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

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Ozone (O₃)

30ppb



Good

Last Updated: 2026-08-19 18:41 (Local Time)

Good O₃ level in Lower Hunter Carrington
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Lower Hunter Carrington

Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
168
Unhealthy
208
Severe
748
Hazardous
1250+

What is the Current O₃ Level?

Lower Hunter Carrington

The current O₃ level at Lower Hunter Carrington is 30 ppb making it healthy and safe for everyone in the area.


1.6xBelow

The current O₃ level in Lower Hunter Carrington is 1.6x Below the recommended WHO guideline of 50.96 ppb.

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Historic Air Quality Graph of Ozone (O₃)

Lower Hunter Carrington

Lower Hunter Carrington
O₃ (ppb)
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18-08-2026Time19-08-2026
16
Min. O₃9:31am
33
Max. O₃5:31pm

Do you know that Ozone's total mass is 3 billion metric tons in the atmosphere? It looks like a lot but has only 0.00006% of the atmosphere. Besides, Ozone's peak concentration is 32 kilometres above the Earth's surface.

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Uncovering the Sources of Ozone (O₃): Where Does It Come From?

Refineries

Refineries

Industrial processes emit substances.
Power plants

Power plants

Emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Paints evaporations

Paints evaporations

Vocs from paints react with sunlight.
Transportation

Transportation

Diesel operated vehicles reacts and form ozone.

Short-Term O₃ Exposure Impacts

Chest pain

Chest pain

Discomfort or pain in the chest due to respiratory stress.
Breathing shortness

Breathing shortness

Difficulty in breathing or feeling of breathlessness.
Respiratory irritation

Respiratory irritation

Inflammation and irritation of the respiratory tract.
Wheezing and coughing

Wheezing and coughing

Whistling sound and persistent cough.
Trigger asthma attacks

Trigger asthma attacks

Aggravation of asthma symptoms.

Air Quality FAQs

at Lower Hunter Carrington

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

1. What is the current O₃ level in Lower Hunter Carrington?

The current real-time O₃ level in Lower Hunter Carrington is 30ppb (Good). This was last updated 2026-08-19 18:41 (Local Time).

2. When was the best O₃ level in Lower Hunter Carrington in the last 24 hours?

The best O₃ level was 16 ppb (Good) at 9:31 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

3. When was the worst O₃ level in Lower Hunter Carrington in the last 24 hours?

The worst O₃ level was 33 ppb (Good) at 5:31 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

4. What is the current trend of O₃ levels in Lower Hunter Carrington during last 24 hours?

The O₃ levels in Lower Hunter Carrington have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 33 ppb at 5:31 PM (Local Time), lowest 16 ppb at 9:31 AM (Local Time).

5. What actions are recommended as per the current O₃ level in Lower Hunter Carrington?

The air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. No special precautions are needed; enjoy outdoor activities freely.