Worst air pollution Kirkuk, today and tomorrow
Today (13 August): Air quality in Kirkuk 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: 62.0/100).
Tomorrow (14 August 2026): Air quality in Kirkuk is poor. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kirkuk's air quality reflects the flat Iraqi Kirkuk oil field plain at 330 metres adjacent to the Kurdistan foothills, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary oil extraction infrastructure, gas flaring, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5, SO₂, and VOCs. Windblown Iraqi Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events, while the oil field's pervasive industrial background and the conflict legacy's infrastructure damage maintain Kirkuk among Iraq's more petroleum-influenced major provincial city environments throughout the year.
Today - 13 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
62.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
33.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
62.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
30.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 14 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
61.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
38.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
30.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kirkuk right now?
On 13 August 2026, overall air quality in Kirkuk is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 62.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 62.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kirkuk?
On 14 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kirkuk will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 61.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kirkuk?
Pollution in Kirkuk typically rises when vehicle traffic and petrochemical and refining operations combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Kirkuk 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: 13 August 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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