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Is the air quality good in Jeddah right now? Jeddah, Saudi Arabia currently has an Air Quality Index of 1054, classified as Hazardous. PM2.5 is 176.0 μg/m³ (35.2x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Health emergency. Stay indoors with windows closed.
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 ), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has an air quality index of 1054 (Hazardous). PM2.5 is 176.0 μg/m³ (35.2x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 1311.3 μg/m³, ozone 73.0 ppb, NO2 32.8 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Health emergency. Everyone is likely to be affected. Stay indoors with windows closed. Use air purifier if available.
Pollutants tracked in Jeddah
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Jeddah air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in Jeddah safe right now?
Jeddah currently has an AQI of 1054, classified as Hazardous. Hazardous - stay indoors, seal windows, run air purifiers.
What is the PM2.5 level in Jeddah?
PM2.5 in Jeddah is currently 176 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Current level is 35.2x the WHO annual guideline.
Where does Jeddah's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Jeddah: 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 Jeddah?
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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