Worst air pollution Cobh Cathedral - Cobh, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cobh Cathedral is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cobh Cathedral is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 37.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Cobh Cathedral's air quality benefits from its Cork Harbour hilltop position, with maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation, though cruise ship traffic at this historic port contributes modest local emissions.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
31.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
37.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cobh Cathedral right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cobh Cathedral is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cobh Cathedral?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cobh Cathedral will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 37.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cobh Cathedral?
Throughout the year, air quality in Cobh Cathedral rises and falls with the seasons, shaped by its hilltop spire overlooking Cobh's harbour. 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. Weekday visits typically mean quieter roads and slightly cleaner air than at busy summer weekends.
Are air quality levels in Cobh Cathedral 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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