Worst air pollution Madīnat ‘Īsá, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Madīnat ‘Īsá is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10 and NO2 are fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Madīnat ‘Īsá 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 '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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
35.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.4/100
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
43.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Madīnat ‘Īsá right now?
On 16 July 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 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Madīnat ‘Īsá will be better than today, with PM10 forecast at fair at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 54.1/100).
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.
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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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