Worst air pollution Sumqayıt, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Sumqayıt is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sumqayıt is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sumqayıt's air quality faces significant challenges from the Abşeron Peninsula's flat Caspian Sea coastal position, with the Soviet-era chemical and petrochemical industrial complex — historically one of the world's most polluted cities — generating elevated heavy metal PM2.5, benzene, and industrial SO₂ alongside vehicle traffic on surrounding roads. The Caspian Sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the industrial legacy's pervasive chemical contamination makes Sumqayit one of the Caucasus region's most distinctively industrial-defined urban environments throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
35.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
38.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sumqayıt right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sumqayıt is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 35.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sumqayıt?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sumqayıt will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sumqayıt?
Pollution in Sumqayıt typically rises when traffic emissions as well as heavy industrial and chemical processing combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Sumqayıt 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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