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

Latest air quality data: Nasiriyah
Pollution and air quality forecast for An Nāşirīyah. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for An Nāşirīyah:
  1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 55 (Unhealthy)
  2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 150 (Very bad Hazardous)
  3. ozone (O3) - 67 (Good)
  4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 8 (Good)
  5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 22 (Good)
  6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 167 (Good)
Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for An Nāşirīyah, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 6.

air quality index: 5
AQI 6 Very bad Hazardous

What is the air quality in An Nāşirīyah today? Is the air polluted in An Nāşirīyah?. Is there smog?

Today (Thursday, August 27, 2026) air is severely polluted in An Nāşirīyah. Healthy people in An Nāşirīyah will experience reduced endurance in activities and may also show noticeably strong symptoms of respiratory problem. At the same time, other illnesses may be triggered in healthy people. Elders and the sick should remain indoors and avoid exercise in An Nāşirīyah. Healthy individuals should avoid outdoor activities. Other residents should avoid outdoor activities in An Nāşirīyah.


What is the current level of PM2.5 in An Nāşirīyah? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 55 (Unhealthy) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in An Nāşirīyah in the last 7 days was: 61 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026) and the lowest: 37 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in An Nāşirīyah? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in An Nāşirīyah is: 150 (Very bad Hazardous)

How is the O3 level today in An Nāşirīyah? (ozone (O3))
67 (Good)

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

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

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



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

PM2,5 55 (Unhealthy)

PM10 150 (Very bad Hazardous)

O3 67 (Good)

NO2 8 (Good)

SO2 22 (Good)

CO 167 (Good)

Data on air pollution from recent days in An Nāşirīyah

index 2026-08-27 2026-08-26 2026-08-25 2026-08-24 2026-08-23 2026-08-22 2026-08-21 2026-08-20
pm25 39
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
37
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
61
Unhealthy
53
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
38
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
40
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
52
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
52
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
pm10 116
Very Unhealthy
105
Unhealthy
187
Very bad Hazardous
180
Very bad Hazardous
173
Very bad Hazardous
211
Very bad Hazardous
162
Very bad Hazardous
177
Very bad Hazardous
o3 94
Moderate
102
Moderate
106
Moderate
122
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
99
Moderate
104
Moderate
127
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
134
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
no2 3
Good
4
Good
4
Good
4
Good
4
Good
4
Good
4
Good
3
Good
so2 9
Good
9
Good
10
Good
11
Good
6
Good
8
Good
12
Good
13
Good
co 137
Good
155
Good
145
Good
144
Good
130
Good
122
Good
120
Good
127
Good
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Nasiriyah

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

PM2,5 55 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust

PM10 150 (Very Unhealthy)

particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust

O3 67 (Good)

ozone (O3)

NO2 7.8 (Good)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

SO2 22 (Good)

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

CO 167 (Good)

carbon monoxide (CO)

Nasiriyah

index 2026-08-20 2026-08-21 2026-08-22 2026-08-23 2026-08-24 2026-08-25 2026-08-26 2026-08-27
pm25 52 52 40 38 53 61 37 39
pm10 177 162 211 173 180 187 105 116
o3 134 127 104 99 122 106 102 94
no2 3.3 3.9 3.8 4.4 4 3.6 3.6 3.1
so2 13 12 7.7 5.6 11 9.9 8.6 9.1
co 127 120 122 130 144 145 155 137

* Pollution data source: https://openaq.org () The data is licensed under CC-By 4.0

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Iraq

🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTIraq☀️45°Clear skyToday · ↑48° ↓30°💨 9 km/h · 💧 7%Tue25.08☀️48°30°Wed26.08☀️47°31°Thu27.08☀️46°30°Fri28.08☀️45°33°Sat29.08🌤️48°34°Sun30.08🌤️45°32°Mon31.08☀️43°31°Tue1.09☀️41°30°Wed2.09☀️41°29°Thu3.09☀️42°29°Fri4.09☀️43°29°Sat5.09☀️44°30°Sun6.09☀️44°30°Mon7.09☀️45°30°Tue8.09☀️45°31°Wed9.09☀️45°31°pollution-alert.com · August 27, 2026

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

☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTIraq03681111+7.4UV HIGHtoday, day maxSPF 30-50, hat and sunglasses are a must. Better tostay in the shade 11:00-15:00.⏱ Unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 min7Wed26.087Thu27.087Fri28.087Sat29.087Sun30.087Mon31.087Tue1.097Wed2.097Thu3.097Fri4.097Sat5.097Sun6.097Mon7.097Tue8.097Wed9.097Thu10.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com · August 27, 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in An Nāşirīyah today?
The current average PM2.5 across An Nāşirīyah is about 55 µg/m³, rated “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”. Sensitive groups should limit time outdoors and consider a mask; everyone should reduce prolonged exertion.
What is the current PM2.5 level in An Nāşirīyah?
Right now PM2.5 in An Nāşirīyah averages about 55 µg/m³ (“Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.
Which day last week had the worst air in An Nāşirīyah?
Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in An Nāşirīyah was recorded on Tuesday, August 25 (about 61 µg/m³).
What is the UV index in An Nāşirīyah today?
The UV index in An Nāşirīyah today is 7.4 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.
Does today's wind help disperse smog in An Nāşirīyah?
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.