Worst air pollution Al Muḩarraq, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Al Muḩarraq is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 73.6/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Al Muḩarraq is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 68.0/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
73.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
73.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
68.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Al Muḩarraq right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Al Muḩarraq is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 73.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 73.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Muḩarraq?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Al Muḩarraq will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 68.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 68.0/100).
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.
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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