Worst air pollution Al Wajh, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Al Wajh is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 50.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Al Wajh is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 56.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Al Wajh's air quality benefits from its exceptional Saudi Arabian Red Sea northern coastal position, with consistent Red Sea northerly winds providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the fishing port and government corridor contribute modest local sources, while the outstanding Red Sea coastal exposure and the dramatic Hijaz Mountain backdrop generally maintain Al Wajh among Saudi Arabia's more moderately ventilated northern Red Sea coastal environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
50.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
56.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
56.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Al Wajh right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Al Wajh is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 50.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 50.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Al Wajh?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Al Wajh will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 56.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 56.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Al Wajh?
Al Wajh usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic and fishing fleet activity coincide with periods when maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Al Wajh 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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