Worst air pollution Sayhāt, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Sayhāt is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; PM10 is fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Sayhāt is very poor. HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 95.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sayhāt's air quality reflects the Saudi Arabian Eastern Province Gulf coast position adjacent to Qatif and the Aramco complex, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the oil infrastructure, residential, and commercial character contributing local sources. Arabian Gulf sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while windblown Arabian Desert dust generates elevated PM10 during shamal events and the Aramco industrial complex's regional background maintains moderate to elevated Eastern Province Gulf coast readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
32.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Very poor
95.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
37.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
95.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sayhāt right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Sayhāt is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sayhāt?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sayhāt will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 95.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 95.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sayhāt?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Sayhāt are road traffic along with heavy industrial and chemical processing, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Sayhāt 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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