Worst air pollution Al Hufūf, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Al Hufūf is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, and PM1 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 75.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Al Hufūf is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; O3 increases to very poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 87.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Al Hufūf's air quality reflects the flat Saudi Arabian Eastern Province oasis position at 150 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the oil processing, government, and construction corridor generating elevated industrial emissions. Windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal wind events, while the flat desert terrain generally allows reasonable dispersal and Al Hofuf generally maintains moderate to elevated Eastern Province oasis city readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
75.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
75.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Very poor
87.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
87.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
20.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Al Hufūf right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Al Hufūf is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 75.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 75.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Hufūf?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Al Hufūf will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 87.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 87.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Al Hufūf?
Al Hufūf usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic, heavy industrial and chemical processing, along with ongoing construction work coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Al Hufūf 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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