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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 14 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 23 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 46 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 11 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 11 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 229 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Kirkuk? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 14 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Kirkuk in the last 7 days was: 32 (Sunday, August 23, 2026) and the lowest: 8 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Kirkuk? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Kirkuk is: 23 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Kirkuk? (ozone (O3))
46 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Kirkuk

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 Kirkuk — compare nearby locations.

• Erbil 13 µg/m³
• Sāmarrā’ 19 µg/m³
• Dohuk 9 µg/m³
• Baghdad 22 µg/m³
• UrmiaIran 19 µg/m³
• Al Başrah 64 µg/m³
• Al Mawşil al Jadīdah 10 µg/m³
• Abū Ghurayb 13 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Kirkuk today?

The current average PM2.5 across Kirkuk is about 14 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Kirkuk?

Right now PM2.5 in Kirkuk averages about 14 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 Kirkuk?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Kirkuk was recorded on Sunday, August 23 (about 32 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Kirkuk today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Kirkuk?

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.