Worst air pollution Wexford, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Wexford 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 Wexford 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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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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

29.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

10.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.2/100

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

14.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

34.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Wexford right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Wexford 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 Wexford?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Wexford 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 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.

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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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