Worst air pollution Umm Qurūn, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Umm Qurūn is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3 is poor; HCHO is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and PM1 are medium; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 82.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Umm Qurūn is poor. AQI improves to poor; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to poor; SO2 increases to fair; HCHO 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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Umm Qurūn in Qatar reflects the flat Qatar Peninsula's Ar Rayyan suburban position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the residential and government character contributing local sources. Windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal wind events, while the Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation and Umm Qurun generally maintains moderate Qatari suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
82.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
47.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
42.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
82.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
43.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
33.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.1/100
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
49.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
34.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
73.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
76.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
31.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Medium
40.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
50.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Umm Qurūn right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Umm Qurūn is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 82.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 82.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Umm Qurūn?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Umm Qurūn will be better than 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 Umm Qurūn?
Pollution in Umm Qurūn typically rises when road traffic, especially once dry, windy weather picks up. 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 Umm Qurūn 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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