Worst air pollution Madīnat ‘Īsá, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Madīnat ‘Īsá is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; NO2 is fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Madīnat ‘Īsá is very poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 82.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Madīnat 'Īsá's air quality reflects the Bahrain southern island suburban position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the residential, commercial, and government character contributing local sources. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events and Madinat Isa generally maintains moderate Bahraini southern island suburban readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

17.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

100/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

14.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

40.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Very poor

82.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

38.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

17.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

82.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

30.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Madīnat ‘Īsá right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Madīnat ‘Īsá 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 ‘Īsá?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Madīnat ‘Īsá will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 82.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 82.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Madīnat ‘Īsá?

In Madīnat ‘Īsá, traffic on the surrounding roads is the main local source, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. 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 Madīnat ‘Īsá 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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