Worst air pollution Kilkeel, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kilkeel 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: 28.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kilkeel is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
28.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
28.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Kilkeel right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kilkeel is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 28.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kilkeel?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kilkeel will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 28.1/100).
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.
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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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