Worst air pollution Sargodha, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Sargodha is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM10 is fair; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 73.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sargodha is poor. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 62.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sargodha's air quality reflects the flat Pakistan Punjab Sargodha plain at 188 metres, with vehicle density, brick kilns, and air base operations generating elevated PM2.5. The dry winter northwest monsoon concentrates emissions extensively and Punjab's crop stubble burning creates severe seasonal episodes, maintaining Sargodha among Pakistan's more persistently challenged major Punjab city environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Poor
73.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
47.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
54.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
73.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
48.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
62.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
62.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sargodha right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sargodha is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 73.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 73.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sargodha?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sargodha will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 62.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sargodha?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Sargodha are road traffic, airport and aviation operations, as well as manufacturing and food processing, particularly once the drier season sets in. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air. Air quality typically improves markedly once the rains arrive.
Are air quality levels in Sargodha 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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