Worst air pollution Karbalā’, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Karbalā’ is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are medium; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 49.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Karbalā’ is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 increases to poor; NO2 decreases to medium; SO2 increases to medium; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 62.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Karbalā'ʼs air quality reflects the flat Iraqi Euphrates River holy city position at 29 metres, with vehicle density and the extraordinary Shia pilgrimage traffic, construction, and conflict-legacy corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Shamal Desert dust generates elevated PM10, while the extraordinary pilgrimage vehicle concentration during Arbaeen — the world's largest annual gathering — represents the most distinctive periodic air quality event throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
49.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
45.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
49.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Poor
62.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
54.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
62.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
43.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
46.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Karbalā’ right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Karbalā’ is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 24.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 49.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Karbalā’?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Karbalā’ will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.3/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 62.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Karbalā’?
Pollution in Karbalā’ typically rises when vehicle traffic as well as ongoing construction work combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Such events are most common in the drier shoulder seasons.
Are air quality levels in Karbalā’ 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.
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app