Worst air pollution Mosul, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mosul is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; SO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mosul is poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 76.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mosul's air quality reflects the flat Iraqi Tigris River valley position at 223 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the conflict-damaged oil infrastructure, generator fuel burning, and reconstruction corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Windblown Iraqi and Syrian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events, while the aftermath of the ISIS conflict's infrastructure destruction has created extensive uncontrolled emission sources and Mosul maintains moderate to elevated conflict-recovery major city readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
71.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
39.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
61.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
76.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
45.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
62.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
76.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mosul right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mosul is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mosul?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mosul will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 76.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 76.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mosul?
In Mosul, traffic on the surrounding roads, heavy industrial and chemical processing, along with construction activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Mosul 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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