Worst air pollution Ḩafr al Bāţin, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Ḩafr al Bāţin is fair. PM2.5 and PM10 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 42.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ḩafr al Bāţin is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Ḩafr al Bāţin's air quality reflects the flat Saudi Arabian northeastern steppe plain at 350 metres near the Kuwait border, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the military, agricultural, and oil corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Arabian Desert and Iraqi steppe dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal wind events, while the flat desert plain allows reasonable dispersal on most days and Hafr al-Batin generally maintains moderate to elevated northeastern Saudi Arabian steppe city readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Medium

42.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

24.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

42.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

38.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

21.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ḩafr al Bāţin right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ḩafr al Bāţin is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 24.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 42.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ḩafr al Bāţin?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ḩafr al Bāţin will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Ḩafr al Bāţin?

Pollution in Ḩafr al Bāţin typically rises when traffic emissions, aviation activity from the nearby airport, and steel, cement, and chemical production combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. 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 Ḩafr al Bāţin 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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