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

Latest air quality data: Kut

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

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 71 (Unhealthy)
particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 249 (Very bad Hazardous)
ozone (O3) - 72 (Moderate)
nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 6 (Good)
sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 17 (Good)
carbon monoxide (CO) - 123 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Al Kūt, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 6.

AQI 6 Very bad Hazardous

What is the air quality in Al Kūt today? Is the air polluted in Al Kūt?. Is there smog?

Today (Thursday, August 27, 2026) air is severely polluted in Al Kūt. Healthy people in Al Kūt 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 Al Kūt. Healthy individuals should avoid outdoor activities. Other residents should avoid outdoor activities in Al Kūt.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Al Kūt? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 71 (Unhealthy) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Al Kūt in the last 7 days was: 82 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026) and the lowest: 49 (Thursday, August 27, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Al Kūt? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Al Kūt is: 249 (Very bad Hazardous)

How is the O3 level today in Al Kūt? (ozone (O3))
72 (Moderate)

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

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

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

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

PM2,5 71 (Unhealthy)

PM10 249 (Very bad Hazardous)

O3 72 (Moderate)

NO2 6 (Good)

SO2 17 (Good)

CO 123 (Good)

Data on air pollution from recent days in Al Kūt

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	49 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	51 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	82 Very Unhealthy	64 Unhealthy	50 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	52 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	68 Unhealthy	73 Unhealthy
pm10	187 Very bad Hazardous	166 Very bad Hazardous	298 Very bad Hazardous	222 Very bad Hazardous	187 Very bad Hazardous	272 Very bad Hazardous	245 Very bad Hazardous	321 Very bad Hazardous
o3	102 Moderate	104 Moderate	110 Moderate	112 Moderate	109 Moderate	98 Moderate	121 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	122 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
no2	4 Good	7 Good	4 Good	8 Good	11 Good	8 Good	4 Good	3 Good
so2	8 Good	8 Good	6 Good	11 Good	11 Good	10 Good	10 Good	8 Good
co	141 Good	197 Good	139 Good	196 Good	176 Good	162 Good	148 Good	136 Good

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Kut

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

PM2,5 71 (Unhealthy)

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust

PM10 249 (Very bad Hazardous)

particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust

O3 72 (Moderate)

ozone (O3)

NO2 6.1 (Good)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

SO2 17 (Good)

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

CO 123 (Good)

carbon monoxide (CO)

Kut

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	73	68	52	50	64	82	51	49
pm10	321	245	272	187	222	298	166	187
o3	122	121	98	109	112	110	104	102
no2	3	4.2	8	11	8.4	3.6	7.3	4.2
so2	8.3	9.8	9.6	11	11	6.4	8	7.7
co	136	148	162	176	196	139	197	141

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

🌦️ 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 Kut — 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 Al Kūt today?

The current average PM2.5 across Al Kūt is about 71 µg/m³, rated “Unhealthy”. Sensitive groups should limit time outdoors and consider a mask; everyone should reduce prolonged exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Al Kūt?

Right now PM2.5 in Al Kūt averages about 71 µg/m³ (“Unhealthy”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Al Kūt?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Al Kūt was recorded on Tuesday, August 25 (about 82 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Al Kūt today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Al Kūt?

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.