Worst air pollution Umm Şalāl ‘Alī, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Umm Şalāl ‘Alī 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: 91.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Umm Şalāl ‘Alī is very poor. SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 81.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Umm Şalāl 'Alī's air quality reflects the flat Qatar Peninsula's northern suburban position adjacent to Al Khor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the residential and government character contributing local sources. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events and Umm Salal Ali generally maintains moderate Qatari northern suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
91.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
49.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
43.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
91.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
67.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
45.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
30.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
81.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
40.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
81.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
24.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
36.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
49.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Umm Şalāl ‘Alī right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Umm Şalāl ‘Alī is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 91.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 91.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Umm Şalāl ‘Alī?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Umm Şalāl ‘Alī will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 81.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 81.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Umm Şalāl ‘Alī?
Air quality in Umm Şalāl ‘Alī tends to be worse when vehicle traffic and dry spells bring strong winds. 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 Umm Şalāl ‘Alī 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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