Worst air pollution Al Khubar, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Al Khubar is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10 is fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Al Khubar is poor. AQI improves to poor; O3 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 73.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Al Khubar's air quality reflects the Saudi Arabian Eastern Province Gulf coast position adjacent to Dammam and Bahrain, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the petrochemical, commercial, and residential corridor contributing local sources. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events and the Aramco industrial complex's regional background maintains moderate to elevated Eastern Province Gulf coast readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
49.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
37.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
47.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
73.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
28.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
73.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Al Khubar right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Al Khubar is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Khubar?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Al Khubar will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 73.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 73.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Al Khubar?
Pollution in Al Khubar typically rises when traffic emissions together with petrochemical and refining operations combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Al Khubar 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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