Worst air pollution Al Qunfudhah, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Al Qunfudhah is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 53.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Al Qunfudhah is poor. AQI worsens to poor; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 60.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Al Qunfudhah's air quality benefits from its exceptional Red Sea coastal position in the Asir region, with consistent Red Sea northerly winds providing maritime ventilation along this southern Saudi Arabian coastal city. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the fishing port and government corridor contribute very modest local sources, while the outstanding Red Sea coastal exposure and the surrounding Asir Mountain backdrop generally maintain good to moderate conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
53.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
60.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
60.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Al Qunfudhah right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Al Qunfudhah is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 53.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 53.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Qunfudhah?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Al Qunfudhah will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 60.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Al Qunfudhah?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Al Qunfudhah are traffic emissions together with fishing fleet activity, particularly once the sea breeze weakens. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Al Qunfudhah 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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