Worst air pollution Makhachkala, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Makhachkala is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 33.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Makhachkala is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Makhachkala's air quality reflects the flat Dagestan Caspian Sea coastal position at the Caucasus Mountain base, with vehicle density and the manufacturing, oil, and port corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The Caspian Sea provides coastal ventilation, while winter anticyclonic inversions concentrate heating and industrial emissions and Makhachkala generally maintains moderate to elevated Russian North Caucasus Caspian coastal capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
33.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
34.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Makhachkala right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Makhachkala is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 33.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Makhachkala?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Makhachkala will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Makhachkala?
In Makhachkala, traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing activity, as well as port and shipping activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Makhachkala 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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