Worst air pollution Antrim, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Antrim is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 28.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Antrim is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Like much of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Antrim's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. The prevailing Atlantic airflow usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns. Rush-hour queues near the M2 are usually when readings climb the most.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
28.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Antrim right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Antrim is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 28.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Antrim?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Antrim will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 29.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Antrim?
Here's the thing about Antrim: air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Summer's more of a mixed bag: ozone can spike in strong sun, but overall dispersion tends to be better than the depths of winter. Come winter, NO₂ and PM2.5 usually creep up, as heating and calmer air let main road traffic emissions linger rather than disperse. Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison.
Are air quality levels in Antrim 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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