Worst air pollution Kilkeel, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Kilkeel is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 34.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kilkeel is good. AQI improves to good; NO2 decreases to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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The A1 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. Being part of Newry, Mourne and Down, Kilkeel sees an air quality profile that's largely down to traffic and general town-centre activity. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though cooler northerly winds keep overall levels moderate.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

34.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

34.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Good

19.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Kilkeel right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kilkeel is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 34.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kilkeel?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kilkeel will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 19.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Kilkeel?

If you're tracking air quality in Kilkeel, expect it to move around quite a bit through the year. In summer, ozone can build up on sunny afternoons, though windier, warmer weather usually helps clear traffic-related pollution faster than in winter. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets A1 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.

Are air quality levels in Kilkeel 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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