Worst air pollution Cliffs of Moher - Ennis, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Cliffs of Moher is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cliffs of Moher is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Cliffs of Moher's air quality benefits from its exceptional exposed Atlantic clifftop position, with consistent powerful westerlies providing outstanding maritime ventilation. Tourist coach traffic is the only significant local source.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

28.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

31.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Cliffs of Moher right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cliffs of Moher is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cliffs of Moher?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cliffs of Moher will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Cliffs of Moher?

Bunratty Castle sees clear seasonal swings in air quality, driven in part by its riverside castle and folk park near Shannon. The site benefits from Ireland's clean, wind-scoured air nearly all year, with only summer tourist traffic adding a modest, temporary rise in local emissions. Weekday visits typically mean quieter roads and slightly cleaner air than at busy summer weekends.

Are air quality levels in Cliffs of Moher 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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