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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 19 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 37 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 75 (Moderate)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 5 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 9 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 162 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Baqubah? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 19 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Baqubah in the last 7 days was: 35 (Sunday, August 23, 2026) and the lowest: 13 (Friday, August 21, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Baqubah? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Baqubah is: 37 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Baqubah? (ozone (O3))
75 (Moderate)

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

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

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

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Baqubah

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Iraq

16-day weather forecast for Iraq: today around 48°C (clear sky), lows near 30°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 34 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Iraq

The UV index in Iraq today is 7.4 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Baqubah — compare nearby locations.

• Baghdad 22 µg/m³
• Al Başrah 64 µg/m³
• Al Mawşil al Jadīdah 10 µg/m³
• Erbil 13 µg/m³
• Abū Ghurayb 13 µg/m³
• Sulaymaniyah 26 µg/m³
• Kirkuk 14 µg/m³
• Najaf 25 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Baqubah today?

The current average PM2.5 across Baqubah is about 19 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Baqubah?

Right now PM2.5 in Baqubah averages about 19 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Baqubah?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Baqubah was recorded on Sunday, August 23 (about 35 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Baqubah today?

The UV index in Baqubah today is 7.4 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Baqubah?

Strong wind (about 34 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.