Worst air pollution As Sulaymānīyah, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in As Sulaymānīyah is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, and PM1 are fair; NO2 is medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 73.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in As Sulaymānīyah is poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 79.2/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
73.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
39.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
50.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
73.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Poor
79.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
40.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
52.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
79.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in As Sulaymānīyah right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in As Sulaymānīyah is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 73.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 73.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in As Sulaymānīyah?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in As Sulaymānīyah will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 79.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 79.2/100).
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.
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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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