Worst air pollution Alexandria, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Alexandria is fair. PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; AQI, O3, and SO2 are medium; PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 46.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Alexandria is fair. PM10 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to medium; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 58.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Alexandria's air quality benefits from its exceptional Egyptian Mediterranean coastal position on the Nile Delta, with consistent Mediterranean westerlies providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the port, industrial, and vehicle density corridor generate elevated PM2.5, while Khamsin dust storms deliver intense Saharan aerosols seasonally and Alexandria generally maintains among Egypt's more moderately ventilated major coastal metropolitan environments compared to Cairo throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
46.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
46.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
58.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
28.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
44.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
58.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
44.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Alexandria right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Alexandria is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 46.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Alexandria?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Alexandria will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 58.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Alexandria?
In Alexandria, road traffic 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. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Alexandria 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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