Air Quality
4.7/5
6.8 µg/m³Good
Air Quality Profile
Ballincollig reports an annual PM2.5 of 6.8 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
Ballincollig
Ireland
IrelandAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
6.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
8.18.1 µg/m³ — Good
9.79.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.57.5 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
4.94.9 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.44.4 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.44.4 µg/m³ — Excellent
5.55.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.36.3 µg/m³ — Good
7.27.2 µg/m³ — Good
7.67.6 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
8.18.1 µg/m³ — Good
9.79.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.57.5 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
4.94.9 µg/m³ — Excellent
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4.44.4 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.44.4 µg/m³ — Excellent
5.55.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.36.3 µg/m³ — Good
7.27.2 µg/m³ — Good
7.67.6 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Jan–Mar
Excellent0–5 µg/m³Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Ballincollig reports an annual PM2.5 of 6.8 µg/m³. That's close to the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³) and well inside historically healthy ranges.
BallincolligIreland
IrelandAnnual Average
GoodWHO annual classification
6.8µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
8.18.1 µg/m³ — Good
9.79.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.57.5 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
4.94.9 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.44.4 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.44.4 µg/m³ — Excellent
5.55.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.36.3 µg/m³ — Good
7.27.2 µg/m³ — Good
7.67.6 µg/m³ — Good
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
8.38.3 µg/m³ — Good
8.18.1 µg/m³ — Good
9.79.7 µg/m³ — Good
7.57.5 µg/m³ — Good
7.87.8 µg/m³ — Good
4.94.9 µg/m³ — Excellent
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4.44.4 µg/m³ — Excellent
4.44.4 µg/m³ — Excellent
5.55.5 µg/m³ — Good
6.36.3 µg/m³ — Good
7.27.2 µg/m³ — Good
7.67.6 µg/m³ — Good
Best months: Jun–AugWorst months: Jan–Mar
Excellent0–5 µg/m³Good5–10 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Ballincollig
Great fit
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Frequently asked about Ballincollig
▶How many sunny days does Ballincollig have per year?
Ballincollig averages approximately 97 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Ballincollig?
Ballincollig has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 6.8 µg/m³, classified as "Good" by WHO standards. Within WHO interim target 4. Low health risk for most people.