Worst air pollution Maţraḩ, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Maţraḩ is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Maţraḩ is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 36.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Maţraḩ's air quality reflects the historic Muscat port position on the Gulf of Oman, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the traditional souq, port, and residential character contributing local sources. Gulf of Oman sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Al Hajar Mountain and Arabian Desert dust contributes PM10 during wind events and Matrah generally maintains moderate Muscat metropolitan historic port readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
36.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Maţraḩ right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Maţraḩ is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Maţraḩ?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Maţraḩ will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 36.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Maţraḩ?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Maţraḩ are road traffic together with port and shipping activity, particularly once windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Maţraḩ 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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