Worst air pollution Ash Shīḩānīyah, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ash Shīḩānīyah is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM10, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 71.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ash Shīḩānīyah is poor. HCHO decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 76.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ash Shīḩānīyah's air quality reflects the flat Qatar Peninsula's Al Shahaniyah position in the central Qatar interior, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Qatar National Equestrian Club's facilities and government corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal wind events, while the flat Qatar peninsula allows reasonable dispersal and the equestrian and government character generally maintains moderate Qatari interior readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
71.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
33.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
76.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
76.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Medium
40.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ash Shīḩānīyah right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ash Shīḩānīyah is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 71.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ash Shīḩānīyah?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ash Shīḩānīyah will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 76.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 76.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ash Shīḩānīyah?
Ash Shīḩānīyah usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads coincides with periods when dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Ash Shīḩānīyah 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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