Worst air pollution Rafḩā, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Rafḩā is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Rafḩā is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rafḩā's air quality reflects the flat northwestern Saudi Arabian Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah plateau at 445 metres adjacent to the Iraq border, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the military, agricultural, and logistics corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Nafud Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal wind events, while the flat desert plateau allows reasonable dispersal on most days and Rafha generally maintains moderate to elevated northwestern Saudi Arabian border plateau readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
37.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
33.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Rafḩā right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Rafḩā is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rafḩā?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Rafḩā will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.7/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rafḩā?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Rafḩā are vehicle traffic, airport and aviation operations, together with farming and agricultural processing, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Rafḩā 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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