Worst air pollution Skibbereen, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Skibbereen is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Skibbereen is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Skibbereen's air quality benefits from its remote West Cork Atlantic coastal position, with consistent powerful westerlies providing outstanding maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the N71 is the primary local source.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
43.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Skibbereen right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Skibbereen is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Skibbereen?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Skibbereen will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 43.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Skibbereen?
Skibbereen sees clear seasonal swings in air quality, driven in part by its riverside setting near the West Cork coast. The open Atlantic keeps the air fresh nearly year-round, apart from rare still winter nights when turf or coal smoke can settle over the town. A shift in the wind off the sea usually clears any buildup within a day.
Are air quality levels in Skibbereen 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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