Worst air pollution Kuwait City, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Kuwait City is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3 is poor; HCHO is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and PM1 are medium; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 95.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kuwait City is very poor. PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 82.4/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Very poor
95.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
53.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
53.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
95.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
69.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
49.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
49.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Very poor
82.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
53.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
35.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
82.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
51.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
23.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
56.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kuwait City right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kuwait City is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 95.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 95.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kuwait City?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kuwait City will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 82.4/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 82.4/100).
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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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