Worst air pollution Bawshar, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bawshar is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and SO2 are fair; PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 33.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bawshar is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; SO2 decreases to medium; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (SO2: 44.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bawshar's air quality reflects the Muscat metropolitan area's southern suburban corridor in the Al Hajar Mountain foothills, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the residential, commercial, and logistics character contributing local sources. Gulf of Oman sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Arabian Desert and Al Hajar Mountain dust contributes PM10 during wind events and Bawshar generally maintains moderate Muscat metropolitan suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
33.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
27.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Medium
44.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
31.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
44.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bawshar right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bawshar is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 33.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bawshar?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bawshar will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 36.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (SO2: 44.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bawshar?
In Bawshar, traffic on the surrounding roads is the main local source, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Bawshar 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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