Worst air pollution Umm el Faḥm, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Umm el Faḥm is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 57.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Umm el Faḥm is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 56.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Umm el Faḥm's air quality reflects the Israeli Haifa District's Wadi Ara corridor position at 350 metres between the Menashe and Ramot Menashe highlands, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the quarrying, industrial, and dense urban residential character contributing local sources. Mediterranean sea breezes provide afternoon ventilation through the Wadi Ara corridor, while the surrounding hills create topographic variation and Umm el Fahm generally maintains moderate Israeli northern Wadi Ara corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
57.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
56.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
56.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Umm el Faḥm right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Umm el Faḥm is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 26.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 57.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Umm el Faḥm?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Umm el Faḥm will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 56.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Umm el Faḥm?
Pollution in Umm el Faḥm typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads as well as mining operations combine, especially once dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Umm el Faḥm 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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