Worst air pollution Kinsale, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Kinsale is moderate. AQI and NO2 are moderate; PM2.5, PM10, O3, and PM1 are fair; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 44.5/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Kinsale is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 increases to moderate; NO2 increases to poor; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 69.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kinsale's air quality benefits from its Atlantic-facing Cork Harbour-adjacent position, with maritime westerlies providing reliable ventilation. Seasonal tourist and yacht harbour traffic contribute modest local emissions.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
44.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Poor
69.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
69.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
42.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Kinsale right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Kinsale is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 44.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kinsale?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Kinsale will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 69.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 69.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kinsale?
Throughout the year, air quality in Kinsale rises and falls with the seasons, shaped by its harbourside setting on the West Cork coast. Constant sea breezes keep the air clean for most of the year, with only the calmest winter evenings allowing local heating smoke to linger briefly. A shift in the wind off the sea usually clears any buildup within a day.
Are air quality levels in Kinsale 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: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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