Air Quality in Buraidah Today — Live AQI, PM2.5 & PM10, Smog, Weather and Forecast

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 34 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 129 (Very Unhealthy)
3. ozone (O3) - 75 (Moderate)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 5 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 5 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 132 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Buraidah, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 5.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Buraidah? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 34 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Buraidah in the last 7 days was: 40 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 23 (Monday, August 24, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Buraidah? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Buraidah is: 129 (Very Unhealthy)

How is the O3 level today in Buraidah? (ozone (O3))
75 (Moderate)

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

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

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

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

Quality of life in Buraidah

Buraidah

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Buraidah

16-day weather forecast for Buraidah: today around 45°C (clear sky), lows near 28°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 21 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Buraidah

The UV index in Buraidah today is 8.1 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Buraidah — compare nearby locations.

• Unaizah 35 µg/m³
• Ha'il 21 µg/m³
• Riyadh 200 µg/m³
• Medina 23 µg/m³
• Jeddah 33 µg/m³
• Makkah 40 µg/m³
• Dammam 71 µg/m³
• Ta'if 34 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Buraidah today?

The current average PM2.5 across Buraidah is about 34 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Buraidah?

Right now PM2.5 in Buraidah averages about 34 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 Buraidah?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Buraidah was recorded on Friday, August 21 (about 40 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Buraidah today?

The UV index in Buraidah today is 8.1 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Buraidah?

Strong wind (about 21 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.