Worst air pollution Bet Shemesh, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bet Shemesh is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 52.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bet Shemesh is medium. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 54.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bet Shemesh's air quality reflects the Judean Hills' western slope position at 225 metres in the Elah and Sorek valleys, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the pharmaceutical, hi-tech, and residential corridor contributing local sources. Mediterranean sea breezes provide afternoon ventilation through the Sorek valley corridor, while the Judean Hills create topographic variation and Bet Shemesh generally maintains moderate to good Israeli Judean Hills metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
52.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
52.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
54.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
54.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bet Shemesh right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bet Shemesh is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 21.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 52.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bet Shemesh?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bet Shemesh will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 54.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 54.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bet Shemesh?
Pollution in Bet Shemesh typically rises when vehicle traffic, especially once onshore breezes fall calm. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Bet Shemesh 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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