Worst air pollution Bray, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Bray is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bray is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Bray's air quality benefits from its Irish Sea coastal position at the Wicklow Mountains' edge, with maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the N11 is the primary local source.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

28.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

29.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bray right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bray is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bray?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bray will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bray?

In Glendalough, air quality changes through the year largely because of its monastic ruins set among the lakes of the Wicklow Mountains. Air quality here is generally excellent year-round, kept clean by near-constant Atlantic wind and rain, with summer visitor traffic the only modest local source. Outside of peak tourist season, conditions here are about as clean as anywhere in Ireland.

Are air quality levels in Bray based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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