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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