Worst air pollution Āqchah, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Āqchah is fair. PM10 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Āqchah is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (O3: 48.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Āqchah's air quality reflects the flat Afghan northern Jowzjan Province steppe plain at 266 metres in the Amu Darya watershed, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the natural gas, agricultural, and conflict-affected corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Central Asian and Karakum Desert dust generates elevated PM10, while the arid continental climate and minimal industrial regulation maintain moderate to elevated Afghan northern steppe provincial readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:30
AQI:
Medium
41.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
29.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:30
AQI:
Medium
48.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Āqchah right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Āqchah is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 29.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Āqchah?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Āqchah will be similar to today, with PM10 forecast at fair at 27.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (O3: 48.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Āqchah?
Āqchah usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic together with agricultural activity coincide with periods when windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Such events are most common in the drier shoulder seasons.
Are air quality levels in Āqchah based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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