Worst air pollution Tripoli, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Tripoli is fair. PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and SO2 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 52.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Tripoli is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 decreases to medium; SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 48.8/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
52.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
52.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
48.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
48.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
47.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Tripoli right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Tripoli is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 52.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tripoli?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Tripoli will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 20.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 48.8/100).
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.
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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