McEwens Beach

At McEwens Beach we measure PM10 which are finer airborne particles invisible to the naked eye.

Monitoring Locations
Hay Point
Real-time data is currently available for McEwens Beach and two Mackay sites.
Dust Measurements
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What do the numbers mean?

Dust particles are categorised according to their size.

PM10 are tiny particles that are less than 10 micrometres in diameter. They are not visible to the naked eye.

The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is measured in micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3).

Dust levels at McEwens Beach and both Mackay sites are typically well below levels that are considered problematic.

Wind Conditions
km/hr

Stronger winds can lead to elevated dust levels. Wind speed descriptions use the Beaufort Wind Scale.

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Understanding the weather

Wind is labelled according to the direction from which it originates. For example, a ‘south-southeast wind’ blows from a south-southeasterly direction.

Stronger winds can lead to elevated dust levels. Wind speed descriptions use the Beaufort Wind Scale.

About the data

The dust measurements shown above use unvalidated data, updated as per the time period indicated above the dial. We voluntarily make available this information as a useful tool for our port communities; however, it’s important to remember that the dust measurements shown may change when validated and should not be relied upon as final.

The graphs below show validated data for the most recent calendar year. All dust data shown is provided by a third-party firm, Ecotech, who manage NQBP’s dust monitoring activities at the sites of McEwens Beach, Mackay northern and southern stations. Wind and weather information is provided by Bureau of Meteorology.

Annual  validated data

In 2023, PM10 level of "good" was recorded for 73.61% of the year at our McEwens Beach site.

Data shown 01/01/2023-31/12/2023.

You can also download our hourly validated readings for 2023.

Sites are maintained regularly and periods of time where data is unavailable may reflect these maintenance works.

The McEwens Beach air quality monitoring program began mid-2013.