Worst air pollution Madīnat ash Shamāl, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Madīnat ash Shamāl is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM10, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 and NO2 are medium; SO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 70.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Madīnat ash Shamāl is poor. PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 68.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Madīnat ash Shamāl's air quality reflects the flat Qatar Peninsula's northernmost Al Shamal position on the Qatar-Bahrain maritime border, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the fishing, government, and services corridor contributing very modest local sources. The Qatar Peninsula's northern position provides somewhat better Arabian Gulf maritime ventilation than the southern areas, while windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events and Al Shamal generally maintains moderate Qatari northern coastal readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
70.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
36.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
58.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
70.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
35.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
68.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
29.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
43.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Madīnat ash Shamāl right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Madīnat ash Shamāl is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 70.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 70.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Madīnat ash Shamāl?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Madīnat ash Shamāl will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 68.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 68.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Madīnat ash Shamāl?
Air quality in Madīnat ash Shamāl tends to be worse when road traffic together with shipbuilding and port operations build up and dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Madīnat ash Shamāl 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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