Worst air pollution Al Wakrah, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Al Wakrah is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 and NO2 are medium; SO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 81.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Al Wakrah is poor. AQI improves to poor; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 67.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Al Wakrah's air quality reflects the flat Qatar Peninsula's southern Gulf coastal position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Qatar FIFA World Cup stadium construction legacy, residential, and fishing corridor contributing local sources. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events and Al Wakrah generally maintains moderate Qatari southern coastal suburban readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Very poor

81.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

43.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

27.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

42.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Very poor

81.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

13.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

22.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

40.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Poor

67.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

26.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

67.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

24.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

36.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Al Wakrah right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Al Wakrah is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 81.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 81.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Wakrah?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Al Wakrah will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 67.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 67.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Al Wakrah?

In Al Wakrah, traffic on the surrounding roads, ongoing construction work, together with shipbuilding and port operations are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.

Are air quality levels in Al Wakrah 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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