Worst air pollution Faisalabad, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Faisalabad is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM10, SO2, and HCHO are fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 79.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Faisalabad is poor. NO2 decreases to medium; SO2 decreases to good; HCHO decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 61.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Faisalabad's air quality reflects the flat Punjab Pakistan cotton textile plain at 184 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary textile dyeing, vehicle density, and industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and chemical VOCs from the dyeing operations. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions extensively, while the flat alluvial terrain's minimal dispersal maintains Faisalabad among Pakistan's more persistently challenged major textile industrial city environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
79.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
57.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
39.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
78.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
79.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
29.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
59.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
61.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
53.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Faisalabad right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Faisalabad is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 79.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 79.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Faisalabad?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Faisalabad will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 61.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Faisalabad?
Pollution in Faisalabad typically rises when vehicle traffic, petrochemical and refining operations, along with manufacturing activity combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up.
Are air quality levels in Faisalabad 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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