Worst air pollution Şabyā, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Şabyā is fair. AQI, PM2.5, and O3 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 35.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Şabyā is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Şabyā's air quality reflects the flat Saudi Arabian Jizan Province Red Sea coastal plain at 14 metres adjacent to the Yemen border, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the agricultural, fishing, and cross-border trade corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Red Sea northerly winds provide maritime ventilation, while the conflict in neighbouring Yemen contributes regional smoke and dust on southerly winds and Shabya generally maintains moderate to elevated southwestern Saudi Arabian coastal corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
35.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
38.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Şabyā right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Şabyā is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 35.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Şabyā?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Şabyā will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 38.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Şabyā?
Şabyā usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads, agricultural activity, together with fishing fleet activity coincide with periods when windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Şabyā 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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