Worst air pollution Ra’s al Khafjī, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ra’s al Khafjī is fair. HCHO and PM1 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are medium; NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 55.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ra’s al Khafjī is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 increases to fair; O3 increases to poor; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 67.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ra's al Khafjī's air quality reflects the Saudi Arabia-Kuwait border's flat Arabian Gulf coastal position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Khafji Joint Operations oil extraction corridor generating elevated industrial SO₂ and VOCs alongside vehicle sources. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the extraordinary proximity to the Kuwait Burgan oil field complex creates a distinctive regional petroleum industrial background and Ra's al Khafjī generally maintains moderate to elevated northeastern Saudi Arabian Gulf border coastal readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
55.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
41.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
55.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
67.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
67.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
37.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ra’s al Khafjī right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ra’s al Khafjī is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 24.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 55.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ra’s al Khafjī?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ra’s al Khafjī will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 67.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 67.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ra’s al Khafjī?
Ra’s al Khafjī usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic along with steel, cement, and chemical production coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Ra’s al Khafjī 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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