Highest air pollution Limerick, today and tomorrow
Today (29 June): Air quality in Limerick is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100).
Tomorrow (30 June 2026): Air quality in Limerick is fair. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Limerick's air quality is generally good by Irish standards, benefiting from Ireland's Atlantic exposure and the Shannon River estuary providing reliable ventilation across this mid-western Irish city. Vehicle traffic on the M7 and the surrounding pharmaceutical and technology manufacturing — including Analog Devices and other major operations — contribute local sources, while the Atlantic maritime climate's stormy weather provides effective natural atmospheric washing and Limerick's pharmaceutical corridor is the most distinctive industrial emission source throughout the year.
Today - 29 June | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Fair
24.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 30 June | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Limerick right now?
On 29 June 2026, overall air quality in Limerick is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Limerick?
On 30 June 2026, air quality conditions in Limerick will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.5/100).
Are air quality levels in Limerick 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: 29 June 2026 at 01:04 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team