Worst air pollution Kuwait City, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kuwait City is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; SO2 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 72.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kuwait City is poor. PM10 decreases to medium; NO2 increases to poor; O3 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 67.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kuwait City's air quality reflects the flat Kuwait Bay Arabian Gulf coastal position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the oil production, construction, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and industrial SO₂. Windblown Arabian Desert dust generates among the world's most frequent severe PM10 episodes during shamal events, while oil field burning and the flat desert terrain maintain Kuwait City among the Gulf's more persistently dust and petroleum-influenced major capital environments throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
72.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
55.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
72.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
57.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
67.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
48.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
56.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
67.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
45.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kuwait City right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kuwait City is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 72.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kuwait City?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kuwait City will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 67.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 67.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kuwait City?
Pollution in Kuwait City typically rises when vehicle traffic, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, as well as ongoing construction work combine, especially once dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Kuwait City 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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