Worst air pollution Mullingar, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Mullingar is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mullingar is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Mullingar's air quality benefits from its midlands lakeland position, with vehicle traffic on the N4 the primary local source amid generally good wind dispersal across the flat, lake-dotted countryside.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

28.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Fair

27.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Mullingar right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mullingar is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mullingar?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mullingar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Mullingar?

Seasonal air quality in Mullingar is closely linked to its lakeside setting in the midlands of County Westmeath. 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 Mullingar 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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