Worst air pollution Yanbu‘, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Yanbu‘ is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, O3, and SO2 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 57.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Yanbu‘ is fair. PM10 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 53.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Yanbu's air quality reflects the Red Sea coastal position in the Medina Province, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the SABIC petrochemical and Aramco refinery industrial city corridor generating elevated industrial SO₂ and VOCs. Red Sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the petrochemical industrial scale makes Yanbu one of Saudi Arabia's most distinctively petrochemical-defined coastal industrial environments and windblown Hijaz Desert dust contributes PM10 throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
57.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
51.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
53.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
53.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
44.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Yanbu‘ right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Yanbu‘ is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 39.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 57.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Yanbu‘?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Yanbu‘ will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 33.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 53.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Yanbu‘?
Yanbu‘ usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads as well as petrochemical and refining operations coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. 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 Yanbu‘ 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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