What is the air quality in Ballincollig today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ballincollig is 6 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 1.37 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Ballincollig right now?

The current temperature in Ballincollig is 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C). Humidity is 90.6% and wind speed is 21.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Ballincollig?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Ballincollig, Ireland

Overcast

11.0°C · 90.6% humidity

11.0°

Feels 11.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 2 stn

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Ballincollig'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.

90.6%

Humidity

21.3 km/h

Wind NE

1025.5 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

1.37 µg/m³

PM10▲

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Ballincollig?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 2 stations

PM2.51.37 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

1.37

Median

1.99

Average

0.3

Low

3.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +4.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Ballincollig?

10-21

11.9° 8.2°

0.5 mm

10-22

18.3° 8.2°

0.75 mm

10-23

10.8° 8.9°

4.19 mm

10-24

13.2° 5.6°

0.25 mm

10-25

10.5° 5.9°

6.13 mm

10-26

11.2° 7.8°

6.81 mm

10-27

11.2° 3.0°

18.87 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Ballincollig?

Munster Technological University, Cork

3.4 km PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³ PM10: 7.0 µg/m³

Munster Technological University, Ireland

3.5 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

South Link Road, Cork, Ireland

8.0 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

ireland-st.-patricks-a-summerhill-north

8.6 km PM2.5: 0.3 µg/m³ PM10: 0.6 µg/m³

ireland-ballinlough-ed-a-ballinlough-road

8.6 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³ PM10: 5.7 µg/m³

Heatherton Park, Cork, Ireland

8.7 km PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³

Heatherton Park, Cork, Ireland

8.7 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

ireland-whitechurch

12.0 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³ PM10: 3.9 µg/m³

Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Ireland

15.4 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Cork Port

19.0 km PM2.5: 3.9 µg/m³ PM10: 10.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Ballincollig?

2 Cork 7 Douglas 15 Carrigaline 24 Cluain Meala 21 Limerick 24 Tralee 24 Waterford 31 Ennis 13 Kilkenny 8 Wexford

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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 2026-10-21T17:02 UTC.