Worst air pollution Shīrāz, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Shīrāz is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 68.8/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Shīrāz is poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 72.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Shīrāz's air quality reflects the flat Iranian Shiraz Basin at 1,484 metres surrounded by the Zagros mountain ranges, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the vehicle density, industrial, and heating corridor generating elevated PM2.5 under persistent winter inversions. The basin's near-complete Zagros mountain enclosure creates significant topographic trapping, while windblown Kavir and Dasht-e Kavir desert dust compounds industrial emissions and Shiraz generally maintains moderate to elevated Iranian highland provincial capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:30
AQI:
Poor
68.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
67.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:30
AQI:
Poor
72.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
65.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
72.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
35.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Shīrāz right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Shīrāz is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 68.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 68.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Shīrāz?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Shīrāz will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 72.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:30 PM (O3: 72.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Shīrāz?
In Shīrāz, traffic on the surrounding roads is the main local source, with conditions worsening when temperature inversions set in over the valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher.
Are air quality levels in Shīrāz 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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