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Is the air quality good in Doha right now? Doha, Qatar currently has an Air Quality Index of 116, classified as Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. PM2.5 is 22.0 μg/m³ (4.4x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Sensitive groups should limit outdoor exertion.
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 ), Doha, Qatar has an air quality index of 116 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). PM2.5 is 22.0 μg/m³ (4.4x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 108.3 μg/m³, ozone 96.0 ppb, NO2 29.2 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Sensitive groups (children, elderly, those with respiratory issues) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Others are unlikely to be affected.
Pollutants tracked in Doha
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Doha air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in Doha safe right now?
Doha currently has an AQI of 116, classified as Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Unhealthy for sensitive groups - children, elderly, and people with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity.
What is the PM2.5 level in Doha?
PM2.5 in Doha is currently 22 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Within WHO short-term safe range.
Where does Doha's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Doha: 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 Doha?
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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