Worst air pollution Wexford, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Wexford is fair. NO2 and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Wexford is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Wexford's air quality benefits from its southeastern Irish Sea coastal position, with maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the N11 and N25 is the primary local source.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Medium

48.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

33.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

48.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

24.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Wexford right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Wexford is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 33.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Wexford?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Wexford will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Wexford?

Throughout the year, air quality in Wexford rises and falls with the seasons, shaped by its harbourside setting on the River Slaney estuary. 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 Wexford 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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