Worst air pollution Şalālah, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Şalālah is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 46.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Şalālah is fair. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM10: 49.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Şalālah's air quality benefits from its exceptional Arabian Sea coastal position in Oman's Dhofar region, with consistent Indian Ocean southwest monsoon Khareef winds providing outstanding maritime ventilation — Salalah receiving the Arabian Peninsula's only monsoon rainfall. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the port, frankincense, and tourism corridor contribute modest local sources, while the extraordinary monsoon coastal exposure and the frankincense trees' distinctive natural terpene emissions create Salalah's most uniquely aromatic local air quality environment throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
46.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
46.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
49.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
49.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Şalālah right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Şalālah is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 32.1/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (PM10: 46.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Şalālah?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Şalālah will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 33.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM10: 49.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Şalālah?
Air quality in Şalālah tends to be worse when vehicle traffic and seasonal tourism traffic build up and the drier season sets in. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Şalālah 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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