Worst air pollution Bishopstown - Cork, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Bishopstown is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; O3 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 47.3/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Bishopstown is fair. AQI improves to fair; NO2 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bishopstown's air quality reflects its position as a southwest Cork city suburb near University College Cork, with vehicle traffic on the N22 contributing modest local emissions.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Moderate
47.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
47.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
28.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bishopstown right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Bishopstown is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 47.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 47.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bishopstown?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Bishopstown will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 28.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bishopstown?
Throughout the year, air quality in Bishopstown rises and falls with the seasons, shaped by its suburban streets west of Cork city. Mild, wet weather keeps the air clean most of the year, though calm winter evenings can let traffic fumes and solid-fuel heating smoke build up locally. A shift in the weather, which happens often here, usually clears any buildup within a day.
Are air quality levels in Bishopstown 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 24 August 2026 at 02:28 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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