Worst air pollution Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin 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 Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin 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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Az̧ Z̧a'āyin's air quality reflects the flat Qatar Peninsula's eastern Al Za'ayen position adjacent to the Ras Laffan industrial corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary LNG processing — Ras Laffan hosting the world's largest LNG complex — and petrochemical operations generating elevated industrial SO₂ and VOCs alongside vehicle sources. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the LNG complex's extraordinary industrial scale creates a distinctive regional background and Az Zaʼayin generally maintains moderate to elevated Qatari eastern industrial corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
76.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
76.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.0/100
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
40.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
62.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
30.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin 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 Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin 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 Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin are vehicle traffic as well as heavy industrial and chemical processing, particularly once windblown dust events occur. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin 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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