Worst air pollution An Najaf, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in An Najaf is fair. PM2.5 and PM10 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 57.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in An Najaf is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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An Najaf's air quality reflects the flat Iraqi desert plateau at 55 metres adjacent to the extraordinary Imam Ali shrine pilgrimage corridor, with vehicle density and the pilgrim transport, construction, and conflict-legacy corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Shamal Desert dust generates elevated PM10, while the extraordinary pilgrimage vehicle concentration represents the most distinctive periodic local emission source throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
57.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Medium
54.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
32.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in An Najaf right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in An Najaf is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 27.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 57.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in An Najaf?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in An Najaf will be similar to today, with PM10 forecast at fair at 32.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 54.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in An Najaf?
An Najaf usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions and construction activity coincide with periods when dry spells bring strong winds. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Such events are most common in the drier shoulder seasons.
Are air quality levels in An Najaf 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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