Worst air pollution Ar Rass, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ar Rass is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM10, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 and SO2 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 63.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ar Rass is poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 63.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ar Rass's air quality reflects the flat Saudi Arabian Najd plateau's Qassim Region position at 622 metres adjacent to Buraydah, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the date farming, poultry, and agricultural corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Najd and Nefud Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during dust storm events, while the flat plateau allows reasonable dispersal and Ar Rass generally maintains moderate to elevated Najd Qassim plateau readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
63.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
63.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
44.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
63.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
36.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
63.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ar Rass right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ar Rass is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 63.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ar Rass?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ar Rass will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 63.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 63.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ar Rass?
Air quality in Ar Rass tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads and farming and agricultural processing build up and dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. These episodes tend to cluster in spring and autumn.
Are air quality levels in Ar Rass 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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