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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 37 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 65 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
3. ozone (O3) - 24 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 19 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 17 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 109 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Muscat, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 3.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Muscat? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 37 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Muscat in the last 7 days was: 61 (Sunday, August 23, 2026) and the lowest: 36 (Thursday, August 27, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Muscat? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Muscat is: 65 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

How is the O3 level today in Muscat? (ozone (O3))
24 (Good)

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

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

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

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Muscat

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Muscat

16-day weather forecast for Muscat: today around 35°C (clear sky), lows near 27°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 15 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Muscat

The UV index in Muscat today is 8.4 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Muscat — compare nearby locations.

• Bawshar 37 µg/m³
• As Sīb al Jadīdah 26 µg/m³
• Salalah 6 µg/m³
• Sohar 33 µg/m³
• Suwayq 34 µg/m³
• Ibri 39 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Muscat today?

The current average PM2.5 across Muscat is about 37 µg/m³, rated “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Muscat?

Right now PM2.5 in Muscat averages about 37 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 Muscat?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Muscat was recorded on Sunday, August 23 (about 61 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Muscat today?

The UV index in Muscat today is 8.4 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Muscat?

A moderate breeze (about 15 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

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.