Worst air pollution Laqţah, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Laqţah 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 Laqţah 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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Laqţah in Qatar reflects the flat Qatar Peninsula's Al Shahaniyah area position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Qatar National Equestrian Club's equestrian operations 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 area generally maintains moderate Qatari suburban readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Poor

76.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

43.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

26.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

35.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

76.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

20.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

36.1/100

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

41.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

26.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

17.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

62.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

22.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

32.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Laqţah right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Laqţah 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 Laqţah?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Laqţah 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 Laqţah?

Laqţah usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions coincides with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. 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 Laqţah 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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