Worst air pollution Khamīs Mushayţ, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Khamīs Mushayţ 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: 51.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Khamīs Mushayţ is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 47.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Khamīs Mushayţ's air quality reflects the Asir Highland's elevated plateau at 2,060 metres adjacent to Abha, with consistent southwest monsoon and Indian Ocean maritime winds providing natural ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the military base, government, and services corridor contribute local sources, while the elevated highland position above most Arabian Peninsula pollution sources generally maintains Khamis Mushait among Saudi Arabia's more moderately ventilated highland cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
51.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
51.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
47.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
47.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Khamīs Mushayţ right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Khamīs Mushayţ is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 51.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 51.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Khamīs Mushayţ?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Khamīs Mushayţ will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 47.0/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 47.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Khamīs Mushayţ?
Khamīs Mushayţ usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic together with aircraft operations at the local air base coincide with periods when the drier season sets in. Rainfall through the monsoon usually keeps levels in check. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Khamīs Mushayţ 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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