Worst air pollution Al Muḩarraq, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Al Muḩarraq is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 98.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Al Muḩarraq is poor. AQI improves to poor; O3 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 70.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Al Muḩarraq's air quality reflects the Bahrain northern island position adjacent to Bahrain International Airport, with the airport's concentrated aviation operations and vehicle traffic on surrounding roads generating elevated NOₓ alongside the surrounding traditional Muharraq pearl heritage and residential character. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events and the airport's aviation operations represent the most distinctive local emission source throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Very poor
98.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
32.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
98.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
35.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
70.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
70.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Al Muḩarraq right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Al Muḩarraq is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 98.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 98.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Muḩarraq?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Al Muḩarraq will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 70.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 70.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Al Muḩarraq?
In Al Muḩarraq, road traffic and airport and aviation operations are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Al Muḩarraq 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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