What is the air quality in Galway today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Galway is 4 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 0.97 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Galway right now?

The current temperature in Galway is 10.0°C (feels like 5.1°C). Humidity is 84.5% and wind speed is 59.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Galway?

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

Air Quality in Galway, Ireland

Windy

10.0°C · 84.5% humidity

10.0°

Feels 5.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 1 stn

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Galway'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.

84.5%

Humidity

59.1 km/h

Wind NE

1027.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

0.97 µg/m³

PM10▲

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Galway?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 1 station

PM2.50.97 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

0.97

Median

0.97

Average

0.97

Low

0.97

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +4.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Galway?

10-21

11.8° 9.2°

0.75 mm

10-22

17.7° 9.4°

2.94 mm

10-23

12.1° 9.1°

8.56 mm

10-24

14.4° 6.6°

10-25

10.9° 9.0°

3.62 mm

10-26

12.1° 9.3°

3.81 mm

10-27

12.5° 4.8°

7.44 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Galway?

Eyre Square, Galway

0.2 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ PM10: 7.7 µg/m³

ireland-galway-city-dalton-drive

2.1 km PM2.5: 2.5 µg/m³ PM10: 9.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Galway?

31 Ennis 21 Limerick 14 Athlone 14 An Muileann gCearr 23 Sligo 24 Tralee 24 Cluain Meala 13 Kilkenny Carlow 9 Droichead Nua

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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.