Worst air pollution Badr Ḩunayn, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Badr Ḩunayn is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 57.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Badr Ḩunayn is poor. AQI worsens to poor; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 65.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Badr Ḩunayn's air quality reflects the flat Saudi Arabian Al Madinah Province Red Sea coastal corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and agricultural and government operations contributing modest local sources. Consistent Red Sea northerly winds provide maritime ventilation, while windblown Hejaz Desert dust contributes PM10 during wind events and Badr Hunayn generally maintains moderate to good Saudi Arabian Red Sea coastal readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
57.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
65.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Badr Ḩunayn right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Badr Ḩunayn is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 57.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 57.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Badr Ḩunayn?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Badr Ḩunayn will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 65.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Badr Ḩunayn?
Pollution in Badr Ḩunayn typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads together with agricultural activity combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Badr Ḩunayn 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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