Worst air pollution Kildare, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Kildare 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: 33.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kildare is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 23.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kildare's air quality benefits from its open Curragh plain position, with vehicle traffic on the M7 motorway the primary local source amid generally good wind dispersal across this flat, open landscape.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
33.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
23.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kildare right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kildare is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 33.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kildare?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kildare will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 23.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kildare?
The air over Kildare varies through the year, influenced by its position amid the flat plains of the Curragh. Turf and coal smoke can build up on still, cold winter nights, while the wetter, windier months of the rest of the year usually keep the air clean. Away from the town centre, conditions tend to stay a little cleaner even on the stillest winter nights.
Are air quality levels in Kildare 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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