Worst air pollution Lurgan, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Lurgan 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 Lurgan 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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Being part of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Lurgan sees an air quality profile that's largely down to traffic and general town-centre activity. The A1 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though the dominant maritime airflow keep overall levels moderate.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

28.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.1/100

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

18.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Lurgan right now?

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

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lurgan 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 Lurgan?

Lurgan doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. Summer brings a different issue — stronger sunlight can push up ozone levels on hot, sunny days, even though traffic pollution itself often disperses more easily. Once the heating goes on and the air turns still, pollution from the A1 and nearby chimneys tends to build up rather than clear. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.

Are air quality levels in Lurgan 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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