Worst air pollution Al Ḩillah, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Al Ḩillah is fair. PM2.5 is fair; AQI, PM10, and O3 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 44.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Al Ḩillah is fair. PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 50.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Al Ḩillah's air quality reflects the flat Saudi Arabian Ar Riyadh Province's position south of Riyadh at 420 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the government, agricultural, and services corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Najd Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during dust storm events, while the flat plateau allows reasonable dispersal and Al Hillah generally maintains moderate to elevated central Saudi Arabian Najd plateau suburban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
44.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
41.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
44.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
50.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
28.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Al Ḩillah right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Al Ḩillah is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 32.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 44.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Ḩillah?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Al Ḩillah will be similar to today, with PM10 forecast at fair at 28.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 50.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Al Ḩillah?
Air quality in Al Ḩillah tends to be worse when road traffic along with agricultural burning build up and dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Al Ḩillah 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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