Worst air pollution Waterford, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Waterford 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: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Waterford is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Waterford's air quality benefits from its Atlantic-facing River Suir estuary position, with maritime westerlies providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the N25 and the port's freight activity are the primary local sources.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Waterford right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Waterford is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Waterford?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Waterford will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Waterford?
Year-round, Waterford's air quality is closely tied to its position on the River Suir in the country's southeast. Damp, breezy conditions dominate most of the year, though calm, cold winter evenings occasionally let traffic fumes and coal or turf smoke linger over the city. A change in the wind, which happens often here, usually clears the air within a day.
Are air quality levels in Waterford 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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