Herat: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for Herat. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Herat:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 1 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 1 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 76 (Moderate)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 1 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 168 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Herat, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Herat? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 1 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Herat in the last 7 days was: 14 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 1 (Thursday, August 27, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Herat? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Herat is: 1 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Herat? (ozone (O3))
76 (Moderate)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
1 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
1 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
168 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Herat

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Herat

16-day weather forecast for Herat: today around 35°C (clear sky), lows near 24°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 51 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Herat

The UV index in Herat today is 7.5 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Herat — compare nearby locations.

• MashhadIran 27 µg/m³
• MaryTurkmenistan 0 µg/m³
• Kabul 6 µg/m³
• Kandahar District 45 µg/m³
• Mazari Sharif 14 µg/m³
• Jalal-Abad 23 µg/m³
• Kunduz 12 µg/m³
• Ghaznī 1 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Herat today?

The current average PM2.5 across Herat is about 1 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Herat?

Right now PM2.5 in Herat averages about 1 µg/m³ (“Good”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Herat?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Herat was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 14 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Herat today?

The UV index in Herat today is 7.5 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Herat?

Strong wind (about 51 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.