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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 200 (Very bad Hazardous)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 1598 (Very bad Hazardous)
3. ozone (O3) - 49 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 32 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 46 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 148 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Riyadh? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 200 (Very bad Hazardous) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Riyadh in the last 7 days was: 304 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 102 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Riyadh? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Riyadh is: 1598 (Very bad Hazardous)

How is the O3 level today in Riyadh? (ozone (O3))
49 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Quality of life in Riyadh

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Riyadh

16-day weather forecast for Riyadh: today around 44°C (clear sky), lows near 30°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 24 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Riyadh

The UV index in Riyadh today is 8.6 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Riyadh — compare nearby locations.

• Unaizah 35 µg/m³
• Buraidah 34 µg/m³
• Dammam 71 µg/m³
• Jeddah 33 µg/m³
• Makkah 40 µg/m³
• Medina 23 µg/m³
• Ta'if 34 µg/m³
• Tabuk 19 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Riyadh today?

The current average PM2.5 across Riyadh is about 200 µg/m³, rated “Very bad Hazardous”. Sensitive groups should limit time outdoors and consider a mask; everyone should reduce prolonged exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Riyadh?

Right now PM2.5 in Riyadh averages about 200 µg/m³ (“Very bad Hazardous”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Riyadh?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Riyadh was recorded on Friday, August 21 (about 304 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Riyadh today?

The UV index in Riyadh today is 8.6 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Riyadh?

Strong wind (about 24 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.