Worst air pollution Qiryat Ata, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Qiryat Ata is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 52.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Qiryat Ata is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 44.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Qiryat Ata's air quality reflects the Haifa metropolitan area's northeastern suburban corridor adjacent to the Haifa Bay industrial zone, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the industrial estate and residential character contributing local sources. The Haifa Bay petrochemical complex creates regional background industrial PM2.5, while Mediterranean sea breezes provide coastal ventilation and Qiryat Ata generally maintains moderate to elevated Haifa metropolitan northeastern industrial corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
52.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
52.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
44.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
44.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Qiryat Ata right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Qiryat Ata is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 27.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 52.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Qiryat Ata?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Qiryat Ata will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 39.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 44.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Qiryat Ata?
In Qiryat Ata, vehicle traffic along with steel, cement, and chemical production are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Qiryat Ata 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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