Worst air pollution Jāzān, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Jāzān is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 30.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Jāzān is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (O3: 49.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Jāzān's air quality reflects the flat Saudi Arabian Red Sea coastal position in the Jizan Region adjacent to Yemen, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the SABIC Jizan Economic City petrochemical corridor and fishing port generating elevated industrial emissions. Consistent Red Sea northerly winds provide maritime ventilation, while the conflict in neighbouring Yemen contributes regional smoke on southerly winds and the petrochemical complex's industrial scale represents Jizan's most distinctive local air quality contribution throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
30.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
49.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
49.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Jāzān right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Jāzān is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 30.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Jāzān?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Jāzān will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 49.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (O3: 49.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Jāzān?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Jāzān are traffic emissions, heavy industrial and chemical processing, and fishing fleet activity, particularly 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 Jāzān 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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