Worst air pollution Jidd Ḩafş, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Jidd Ḩafş is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10, NO2, and SO2 are fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 81.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Jidd Ḩafş is poor. AQI improves to poor; O3 decreases to poor; SO2 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Jidd Ḩafş's air quality reflects the Bahrain northern island suburban position adjacent to Manama, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the dense residential and commercial character contributing local sources. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events and the Alba aluminium smelter's regional background influences broader Bahrain northern island readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Very poor
81.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
81.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
29.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
71.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Jidd Ḩafş right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Jidd Ḩafş is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 81.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 81.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Jidd Ḩafş?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Jidd Ḩafş will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 71.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Jidd Ḩafş?
Pollution in Jidd Ḩafş typically rises when traffic emissions, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Jidd Ḩafş 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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