Worst air pollution Gujranwala, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Gujranwala is very poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are very poor; PM10 and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are medium; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 94.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Gujranwala is poor. AQI improves to poor; NO2 decreases to poor; O3 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 77.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Gujranwala's air quality reflects the flat Pakistan Punjab agricultural plain at 228 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary industrial estate, vehicle density, and brick kiln corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The dry winter northeast monsoon concentrates emissions extensively, while the flat alluvial terrain's minimal dispersal maintains Gujranwala among Pakistan's more persistently challenged major industrial city environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Very poor
94.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
53.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
31.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
94.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
85.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
55.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
55.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Poor
77.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
77.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
73.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
47.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
46.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Gujranwala right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Gujranwala is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 94.4/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (NO2: 94.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Gujranwala?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Gujranwala will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 77.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 77.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Gujranwala?
Pollution in Gujranwala typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing and food processing, along with crop farming combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air.
Are air quality levels in Gujranwala 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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