Worst air pollution Erbil, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Erbil is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM1 is fair; PM2.5 and PM10 are medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 70.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Erbil is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 69.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Erbil's air quality reflects the flat Iraqi Kurdistan Erbil plain at 415 metres at the Zagros Mountain piedmont, with vehicle density, construction boom, and oil-related industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Windblown Iraqi Desert and Syrian steppe dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events, while the Kurdistan regional government's rapid development has dramatically expanded vehicle and construction emissions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
70.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
46.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
61.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
70.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
69.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
46.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
48.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
64.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
69.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Erbil right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Erbil is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 70.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 70.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Erbil?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Erbil will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 69.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 69.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Erbil?
Erbil usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic and ongoing construction work coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Erbil 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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