Worst air pollution Qom, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Qom is fair. SO2 is fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:30 AM (NO2: 57.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Qom is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:30 AM (NO2: 58.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Qom's air quality reflects the flat Iranian Kavir Desert southern edge's enclosed basin at 916 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the vehicle density, religious pilgrimage traffic, and chemical corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Windblown Kavir Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during dust storm events, while the flat basin terrain allows limited dispersal and Qom generally maintains moderate to elevated Iranian central plateau religious capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:30
AQI:
Medium
57.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
57.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
36.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:30
AQI:
Medium
58.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
58.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
46.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Qom right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Qom is fair. SO2 is the main pollutant at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:30 AM (NO2: 57.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Qom?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Qom will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 22.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:30 AM (NO2: 58.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Qom?
In Qom, vehicle traffic as well as steel, cement, and chemical production are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Qom 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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