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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 13 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 21 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 48 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 40 (Moderate)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 14 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 608 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Erbil? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 13 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Erbil in the last 7 days was: 26 (Sunday, August 23, 2026) and the lowest: 10 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Erbil? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Erbil is: 21 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Erbil? (ozone (O3))
48 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
40 (Moderate)

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

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

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

Erbil

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Erbil

16-day weather forecast for Erbil: today around 45°C (clear sky), lows near 24°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 29 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Erbil

The UV index in Erbil today is 7.1 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Erbil — compare nearby locations.

• Kirkuk 14 µg/m³
• Dohuk 9 µg/m³
• UrmiaIran 19 µg/m³
• Sāmarrā’ 19 µg/m³
• TabrizIran 19 µg/m³
• Baghdad 22 µg/m³
• Al Başrah 64 µg/m³
• Al Mawşil al Jadīdah 10 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Erbil today?

The current average PM2.5 across Erbil is about 13 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Erbil?

Right now PM2.5 in Erbil averages about 13 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 Erbil?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Erbil was recorded on Sunday, August 23 (about 26 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Erbil today?

The UV index in Erbil today is 7.1 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Erbil?

Strong wind (about 29 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.