Quick answer
Is the air quality good in Tel Aviv right now? Tel Aviv, Israel currently has an Air Quality Index of 54, classified as Moderate. PM2.5 is 18.1 μg/m³ (3.6x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Acceptable for most; sensitive groups should monitor.
PM2.5
Fine particulate matter
PM10
Coarse particulate matter
Ozone (O3)
Ground-level ozone
NO2
Nitrogen dioxide
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According to atmos.today (updated ), Tel Aviv, Israel has an air quality index of 54 (Moderate). PM2.5 is 18.1 μg/m³ (3.6x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 21.5 μg/m³, ozone 55.0 ppb, NO2 24.4 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
Pollutants tracked in Tel Aviv
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Tel Aviv air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in Tel Aviv safe right now?
Tel Aviv currently has an AQI of 54, classified as Moderate. Air quality is moderate - acceptable for most, sensitive groups should monitor.
What is the PM2.5 level in Tel Aviv?
PM2.5 in Tel Aviv is currently 18.1 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Within WHO short-term safe range.
Where does Tel Aviv's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Tel Aviv: vehicle exhaust (especially diesel), industrial emissions, coal/wood burning for heat or cooking, construction dust, and seasonal factors like agricultural burning or wildfires. Local traffic typically contributes 30-50% of urban PM2.5.
When is air quality usually worst in Tel Aviv?
Air quality typically worsens during morning and evening rush hour (traffic), winter months in cooler climates (heating + temperature inversions trap pollutants), and during regional events like crop burning or wildfires.
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