What is the air quality in Carrickfergus today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Carrickfergus is 33 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.95 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Carrickfergus right now?

The current temperature in Carrickfergus is 11.9°C (feels like 11.9°C). Humidity is 93.3% and wind speed is 29.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Carrickfergus?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Carrickfergus, United Kingdom

Overcast

11.9°C · 93.3% humidity

11.9°

Feels 11.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 1am

33 4am

27 7am

26 10am

24 1pm

25 4pm

25 7pm

25 10pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 2 stn

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Carrickfergus's air quality is shaped by traffic emissions and residential heating. Pollution levels tend to peak during winter months when cold air traps emissions close to ground level.

93.3%

Humidity

29.6 km/h

Wind ENE

1016.3 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.95 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Carrickfergus?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 2 stations

PM2.57.95 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

7.95

Median

9.0

Average

7.0

Low

11.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -1.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Carrickfergus?

07-22

15.8° 9.2°

0.13 mm

07-23

15.0° 7.3°

2.13 mm

07-24

14.8° 12.0°

6.94 mm

07-25

16.0° 8.3°

1.94 mm

07-26

17.6° 10.7°

5.44 mm

07-27

18.7° 8.7°

0.31 mm

07-28

18.4° 7.9°

1.94 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Carrickfergus?

North Down Holywood A2, United Kingdom

8.5 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

North Down Holywood A2, United Kingdom

8.5 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

North Down Holywood A2, United Kingdom

8.5 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

North Down Holywood A2, United Kingdom

8.5 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Belfast Centre, United Kingdom

15.1 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³

Belfast Centre, United Kingdom

15.1 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Belfast Stockman's Lane, United Kingdom

19.3 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Belfast Stockman's Lane, United Kingdom

19.3 km PM2.5: 22.6 µg/m³

Lisburn Dunmurry Seymour Hill, United Kingdom

23.2 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Lisburn Dunmurry Seymour Hill, United Kingdom

23.2 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Carrickfergus?

35 Newtownabbey 34 Bangor 29 Larne 46 Belfast 35 Newtownards 42 Castlereagh 39 Lisburn 46 Antrim 27 Ballymena 23 Craigavon

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-22T03:24 UTC.