Worst air pollution Abhā, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Abhā is fair. PM2.5 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 50.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Abhā is fair. PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 47.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Abhā's air quality benefits from its exceptional Asir Highland position at 2,270 metres — Saudi Arabia's highest major city — with consistent southwest monsoon and Indian Ocean maritime winds providing outstanding natural ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the government, tourism, and agricultural corridor contribute modest local sources, while the extraordinary elevated position above most Arabian Peninsula pollution sources and the seasonal mist and rain generally maintain Abha among Saudi Arabia's cleanest major urban environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
50.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
47.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
47.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Abhā right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Abhā is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 25.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 50.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Abhā?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Abhā will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 24.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 47.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Abhā?
In Abhā, road traffic, agricultural activity, together with tourism-related traffic are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when conditions turn dry between monsoons. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Abhā 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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