Worst air pollution Sakākā, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Sakākā is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 and SO2 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 77.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sakākā is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 59.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sakākā's air quality reflects the flat northern Saudi Arabian Al Jawf plateau at 579 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the olive farming, government, and construction corridor contributing local sources. Windblown Nafud Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal wind events, while the flat plateau allows reasonable dispersal on most days and Sakaka generally maintains moderate to elevated northern Saudi Arabian plateau readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Poor
77.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
55.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
77.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
40.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
48.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
59.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
51.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
59.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
42.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
47.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sakākā right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sakākā is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 77.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM10: 77.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sakākā?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sakākā will be better than today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 28.4/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM10: 59.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sakākā?
Pollution in Sakākā typically rises when traffic emissions, construction dust, as well as agricultural activity combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Sakākā 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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