Worst air pollution Tripoli, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Tripoli is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 73.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tripoli is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to medium; SO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 58.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tripoli's air quality reflects the flat Libyan Mediterranean coastal position on the Tripolitania coastal plain, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the oil industry infrastructure, vehicle density, and conflict-damaged industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Consistent Mediterranean westerlies provide maritime ventilation, while Ghibli dust storms deliver intense Saharan aerosols and the ongoing Libyan conflict's infrastructure destruction has created uncontrolled emission sources and Tripoli maintains moderate to elevated North African conflict-affected capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
73.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
65.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
73.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
37.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
58.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
28.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
58.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tripoli right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tripoli is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 73.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 73.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tripoli?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tripoli will be better than today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 58.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Tripoli?
In Tripoli, traffic emissions as well as heavy industrial and chemical processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Tripoli 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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