Worst air pollution Ballynahinch, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ballynahinch is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ballynahinch is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Like much of Newry, Mourne and Down, Ballynahinch's air quality is shaped less by industry these days and more by everyday road traffic. Onshore breezes usually ensure decent dispersal, so levels generally stay within the moderate range typical of UK towns. The nearby M2 corridor contributes steady vehicle emissions that affect roadside readings.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
28.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Fair
28.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Ballynahinch right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ballynahinch is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ballynahinch?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ballynahinch will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 28.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ballynahinch?
Ballynahinch's air quality follows a familiar seasonal pattern most UK towns share. Summer sunshine can drive up ozone locally, though overall air generally moves and clears more freely than in winter. Through the colder months, readings near the main road often rise, since chimney smoke and stagnant air stop pollutants clearing away. Spring and autumn tend to be the calmer, more moderate stretches by comparison.
Are air quality levels in Ballynahinch 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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