Worst air pollution Al Khawr, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Al Khawr is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM10, NO2, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 is medium; SO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 76.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Al Khawr is poor. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 62.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Al Khawr's air quality reflects the flat Qatar Peninsula's northern coastal position on the Al Khor Bay, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the petrochemical, fishing, and government corridor contributing local sources. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events and Al Khawr generally maintains moderate Qatari northern coastal city readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
76.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
76.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
62.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
19.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
62.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Al Khawr right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Al Khawr is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 76.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 76.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Khawr?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Al Khawr will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 62.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 62.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Al Khawr?
Air quality in Al Khawr tends to be worse when vehicle traffic, steel, cement, and chemical production, together with harbour and shipping traffic build up and dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Al Khawr 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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