Worst air pollution Omagh, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Omagh 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 Omagh 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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Commuter traffic feeding onto the M1 adds a further, consistent contribution to local readings. The air quality picture in Omagh reflects a typical Fermanagh and Omagh town, with traffic emissions and local commercial activity as key contributors. The prevailing Atlantic airflow offer a degree of natural ventilation, keeping pollution broadly in line with comparable UK towns.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Fair

28.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.2/100

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

22.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

17.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Omagh right now?

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

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

Omagh doesn't have one fixed air quality level — it swings between two extremes each year. In deep winter, a lack of wind lets M1 traffic fumes and woodsmoke settle instead of blowing through. 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. The shoulder seasons generally bring the mildest readings of the year.

Are air quality levels in Omagh 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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