Worst air pollution Parachinar, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Parachinar is fair. PM10 and PM1 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and SO2 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 56.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Parachinar is fair. PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 53.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Parachinar's air quality reflects the Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kurram Valley's near-complete topographic enclosure at 1,733 metres surrounded by the Safed Koh and Spin Ghar ranges, with vehicle traffic and the agricultural, tribal, and border corridor contributing local sources. The severe mountain enclosure creates extreme winter inversions with residential coal and wood burning, while the Afghan border proximity and the enclosed highland character maintain moderate to elevated seasonal readings.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
56.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
28.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
52.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
56.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
53.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
49.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
36.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
53.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
45.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Parachinar right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Parachinar is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 39.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 56.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Parachinar?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Parachinar will be similar to today, with PM10 forecast at fair at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 53.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Parachinar?
Pollution in Parachinar typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, crop farming, along with wood-burning stoves combine, especially once temperature inversions set in over the valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.
Are air quality levels in Parachinar 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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