What is the air quality in Carlow today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Carlow is 15 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Carlow right now?

The current temperature in Carlow is 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C). Humidity is 59.6% and wind speed is 22.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Carlow?

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

Air Quality in Carlow, Ireland

Partly Cloudy

16.0°C · 59.6% humidity

16.0°

Feels 16.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

33 5pm

15 8pm

19 11pm

24 2am

23 5am

24 8am

24 11am

26 2pm

Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 5 stn

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Carlow'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.

59.6%

Humidity

22.7 km/h

Wind SSW

1028.9 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

3.5 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Carlow?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 5 stations

PM2.53.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

3.5

Median

3.5

Average

3.4

Low

3.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.0 · Bias: +3.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Carlow?

09-05

16.0° 7.1°

2.25 mm

09-06

19.8° 9.9°

1.06 mm

09-07

14.3° 13.2°

16.19 mm

09-08

20.9° 4.8°

1.37 mm

09-09

17.1° 5.6°

0.5 mm

09-10

16.5° 14.6°

2.56 mm

09-11

14.8° 7.1°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Carlow?

Carlow Town, Ireland

0.4 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Carlow Town, Ireland

0.4 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Kilkenny, Ireland

32.2 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Kilkenny, Ireland

32.2 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Kilkenny, Ireland

32.2 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Carlow?

20 Kilkenny 26 Droichead Nua 57 Naas 13 Celbridge 15 Tallaght 15 South Dublin 32 Wexford 30 Leixlip 23 Lucan 23 Waterford

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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 2026-09-05T19:26 UTC.