Worst air pollution Sumqayıt, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Sumqayıt is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 51.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Sumqayıt is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 33.2/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
51.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
51.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
33.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sumqayıt right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Sumqayıt is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 23.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 51.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sumqayıt?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Sumqayıt will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 33.2/100).
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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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