Worst air pollution As Sulaymānīyah, today and tomorrow
Today (22 September): Air quality in As Sulaymānīyah is very poor. AQI, PM10, and NO2 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; PM1 is moderate; O3 is fair; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Tomorrow (23 September 2026): Air quality in As Sulaymānīyah is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 92.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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As Sulaymānīyah's air quality reflects the Iraqi Kurdistan Tanjaro River valley's partial enclosure between the Azmar and Goizha mountain ranges at 851 metres, with vehicle density, petroleum, and heating corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Winter valley inversions concentrate emissions and windblown Iraqi steppe dust adds PM10, while the Kurdish highlands provide marginally better conditions than lowland Iraqi cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
61.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
100/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
91.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
47.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 23 September | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
92.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
59.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Very poor
92.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
80.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
47.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in As Sulaymānīyah right now?
On 22 September 2026, overall air quality in As Sulaymānīyah is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in As Sulaymānīyah?
On 23 September 2026, air quality conditions in As Sulaymānīyah will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 92.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 92.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in As Sulaymānīyah?
Pollution in As Sulaymānīyah typically rises when traffic emissions, especially once temperature inversions set in over the valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in As Sulaymānīyah 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: 22 September 2026 at 20:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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