Worst air pollution Madīnat Ḩamad, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Madīnat Ḩamad is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10 and SO2 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Madīnat Ḩamad is fair. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 54.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Madīnat Ḩamad's air quality reflects the Bahrain northern island suburban position adjacent to Manama, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the 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 the broader Bahrain northern island readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
48.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
50.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
22.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
54.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
32.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Madīnat Ḩamad right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Madīnat Ḩamad is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Madīnat Ḩamad?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Madīnat Ḩamad will be better than today, with PM10 forecast at fair at 32.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 54.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Madīnat Ḩamad?
The biggest local contributor to pollution in Madīnat Ḩamad is traffic emissions, particularly once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Madīnat Ḩamad 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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