Worst air pollution Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah is fair. PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; AQI and SO2 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 44.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (SO2: 42.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah's air quality reflects the flat Saudi Arabian Jizan Province coastal plain adjacent to Yemen, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the fishing, agricultural, and cross-border corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Red Sea northerly winds provide maritime ventilation, while the conflict in neighbouring Yemen contributes regional smoke on southerly winds and Al Ahad generally maintains moderate to elevated southwestern Saudi Arabian coastal border readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
44.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
44.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
42.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 35.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 44.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 39.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (SO2: 42.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah?
Pollution in Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, agricultural burning, as well as fishing fleet activity combine, especially once maritime winds die down. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Al Aḩad al Masāriḩah 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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