Worst air pollution Orūmīyeh, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Orūmīyeh is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 66.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Orūmīyeh is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (O3: 62.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Orūmīyeh's air quality reflects the flat Iranian West Azerbaijan province's shrinking Lake Urmia basin at 1,332 metres, with vehicle density and the manufacturing, agricultural, and heating corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The extraordinary Lake Urmia's catastrophic desiccation generates severe salt and dust PM10 events, while the Zagros mountain enclosure concentrates emissions and Orumiyeh maintains a uniquely severe lake bed dust air quality challenge throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:30

AQI:

Poor

66.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

66.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:30

AQI:

Poor

62.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

62.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Orūmīyeh right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Orūmīyeh is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 66.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:30 PM (O3: 66.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Orūmīyeh?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Orūmīyeh will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:30 PM (O3: 62.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Orūmīyeh?

The biggest local contributors to pollution in Orūmīyeh are vehicle traffic, textile and manufacturing operations, together with crop farming, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.

Are air quality levels in Orūmīyeh 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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