Fine particles
31.4µg/m³Moderate · 1 hourCAMS model • Open-Meteo
Abu DhabiAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Check PM2.5 and PM10 particle levels alongside ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other gases. Compare the latest available concentrations with recent days and explore changes in air pollution through the available historical records.
Abu Dhabi - latest available concentrations (October 23, 2026, 05:00 local time): PM2.5: 31.4 µg/m³, PM10: 41.2 µg/m³, O₃: 37 µg/m³, NO₂: 29.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 12.1 µg/m³, CO: 375 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
Air quality questions →Abu Dhabi · Air pollutant concentrations
Data time: October 23, 2026 · 05:00 · local timeParticulate matter
41.2µg/m³Fair · 1 hourOzone
37µg/m³Good · 1 hourNitrogen dioxide
29.2µg/m³Moderate · 1 hourSulphur dioxide
12.1µg/m³Good · 1 hourCarbon monoxide
375µg/m³PM2.5 vs PM10 - what is the difference? → · Models and monitoring stations →
DAILY DATA · Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-10-22)
Concentrations of all available pollutants for this city.
PM2.5Lowest 29.63 2026-10-22Highest 58.92 2026-09-012026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
PM10Lowest 42.25 2026-10-21Highest 114.74 2026-09-062026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
O₃Lowest 61.17 2026-09-07Highest 120.58 2026-09-032026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
NO₂Lowest 15.41 2026-09-07Highest 28.04 2026-10-202026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
SO₂Lowest 6.3 2026-09-07Highest 14.55 2026-10-202026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
COLowest 139 2026-09-07Highest 263.08 2026-10-202026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
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| Pollutant | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
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| PM2.5 | 29.63 | 31.13 | 43.1 | 42.98 | 34.6 | 44.24 | 36.55 | 43.63 | 46.8 | 44.58 | 41.23 | 55.36 | 51.63 | 58.92 | 43.83 |
| PM10 | 49.26 | 42.25 | 61.82 | 66.46 | 61.04 | 73.28 | 57.48 | 101.13 | 114.74 | 105.31 | 86.39 | 106.15 | 95.9 | 98.81 | 74.58 |
| O₃ | 76.46 | 89.54 | 90.04 | 99.13 | 85.75 | 91.13 | 66.42 | 61.17 | 72.67 | 74.42 | 119.67 | 120.58 | 103.13 | 96.08 | 84.63 |
| NO₂ | 25.83 | 25.48 | 28.04 | 21.36 | 16.27 | 18.69 | 22.36 | 15.41 | 17.3 | 17.9 | 19.04 | 19.58 | 19.65 | 24.62 | 19.75 |
| SO₂ | 11.28 | 11.02 | 14.55 | 12.52 | 9.96 | 8.33 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.89 | 8.45 | 8.57 | 9.66 | 8.05 | 11.32 | 10.98 |
| CO | 257.04 | 251.38 | 263.08 | 209.67 | 176.25 | 157.58 | 162.17 | 139 | 146.92 | 162.04 | 155.75 | 202.63 | 195.88 | 223.88 | 168.08 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi - air pollution history (2017-12 - 2020-05)
Compare monthly particle and gas concentrations in the available archive.
PM2.5Lowest 12.2 2020-01Highest 85.4 2018-072017-12 - 2020-05
O₃ (ppm)Lowest 0.00363 2019-09Highest 0.0419 2018-062017-12 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 µg/m³ | 22.3 | 17.7 | 25.4 | 25 | 12.2 | 15.2 | 13.4 | 51 | 52.5 | 57.7 | 58.6 | 59.8 | 57.8 | 39.2 | 44.3 | 33.4 | 40.8 | 31.3 | 31.7 | 42.4 | 55.2 | 61.8 | 85.4 | 62.5 | 44 | 47.8 | 39.6 | 41.6 | 42.6 | 32.3 |
| O₃ (ppm) | 0.0271 | 0.0223 | 0.0377 | 0.0337 | 0.0326 | 0.0267 | 0.0329 | 0.0196 | 0.00363 | 0.019 | 0.0214 | 0.0203 | 0.0179 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.031 | 0.0242 | 0.039 | 0.0408 | 0.0419 | 0.0414 | 0.0402 | 0.037 | 0.0247 | — | — |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. Historical values do not describe today’s air quality.
Historical data by station 1
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · US Diplomatic Post: Abu Dhabi
US Diplomatic Post: Abu Dhabi
Station code: US Diplomatic Post: Abu Dhabi
Monthly monitoring station data.
PM2.5Lowest 12.2 2020-01Highest 85.4 2018-072017-12 - 2020-05
O₃ (ppm)Lowest 0.00363 2019-09Highest 0.0419 2018-062017-12 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 |
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| PM2.5 µg/m³ | 22.3 | 17.7 | 25.4 | 25 | 12.2 | 15.2 | 13.4 | 51 | 52.5 | 57.7 | 58.6 | 59.8 | 57.8 | 39.2 | 44.3 | 33.4 | 40.8 | 31.3 | 31.7 | 42.4 | 55.2 | 61.8 | 85.4 | 62.5 | 44 | 47.8 | 39.6 | 41.6 | 42.6 | 32.3 |
| O₃ (ppm) | 0.0271 | 0.0223 | 0.0377 | 0.0337 | 0.0326 | 0.0267 | 0.0329 | 0.0196 | 0.00363 | 0.019 | 0.0214 | 0.0203 | 0.0179 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.031 | 0.0242 | 0.039 | 0.0408 | 0.0419 | 0.0414 | 0.0402 | 0.037 | 0.0247 | — | — |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. Historical values do not describe today’s air quality.
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WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
United Arab Emirates · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 23.4241, 53.8478. Forecast for a country reference point; conditions in the city may differ.
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United Arab Emirates · October 20, 2026: minimum temperature 24.1°C, maximum 38.7°C. Wind: 28.8 km/h. Humidity: 21%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 36.3 | 24.1 | 38.7 | 27.7 | — | 8 | 21 | 6 |
| 2026-10-21 | 36.6 | 24.8 | 38.7 | 28.8 | — | 4.9 | 21 | 15 |
| 2026-10-22 | 35.8 | 23.2 | 37.9 | 28.5 | — | 4.9 | 19 | 8 |
| 2026-10-23 | 35.9 | 23.9 | 37.8 | 28.2 | — | 4.3 | 24 | 16 |
| 2026-10-24 | 35.6 | 23.9 | 37 | 27.2 | — | 6.2 | 25 | 9 |
| 2026-10-25 | 35.8 | 23.7 | 36 | 28.3 | — | 5.6 | 27 | 23 |
| 2026-10-26 | 35.4 | 24.1 | 35.4 | 27.8 | — | 5.8 | 31 | 4 |
| 2026-10-27 | 36.5 | 23.4 | 36.5 | 26.4 | — | 5.9 | 23 | 20 |
| 2026-10-28 | 37.7 | 25.3 | 37.7 | 25.6 | — | 8.1 | 17 | 98 |
| 2026-10-29 | 36.4 | 24.5 | 36.5 | 26.7 | — | 6.6 | 18 | 100 |
| 2026-10-30 | 36.7 | 24.8 | 37.1 | 27.5 | — | 4.5 | 17 | 5 |
| 2026-10-31 | 35.8 | 25.3 | 36.2 | 28.9 | — | 7.1 | 23 | 6 |
| 2026-11-01 | 34.3 | 26 | 35.1 | 26 | — | 5.1 | 23 | 66 |
| 2026-11-02 | 35.2 | 23.4 | 35.9 | 25.6 | — | 5.5 | 22 | 57 |
| 2026-11-03 | 36.3 | 24.2 | 36.3 | 24.9 | — | 8.2 | 22 | 6 |
| 2026-11-04 | 34.7 | 23.9 | 34.7 | 24.6 | — | 8 | 27 | — |
| 2026-11-05 | 34.7 | 23.5 | 34.7 | 24.5 | — | 7 | 23 | 4 |
| 2026-11-06 | 34.3 | 23 | 34.7 | 34.7 | — | 5.7 | 20 | 4 |
UV index by day · United Arab Emirates
Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
SPF 30-50, hat and sunglasses are a must. Better to stay in the shade 11:00-15:00.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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United Arab Emirates · October 22, 2026: UV index: 7 .
| Indicator | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-25 | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-30 | 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 7 | 7 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | — |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Abu Dhabi · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi - latest available concentrations (October 23, 2026, 05:00 local time): PM2.5: 31.4 µg/m³, PM10: 41.2 µg/m³, O₃: 37 µg/m³, NO₂: 29.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 12.1 µg/m³, CO: 375 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
When was PM2.5 highest in Abu Dhabi over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 44.2 µg/m³ (October 17, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before October 23, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
What period does the pollution history for Abu Dhabi cover?
Available monthly means cover 2017-12 - 2020-05. The tables include PM2.5, O₃ (ppm). Missing values are marked with a dash, not treated as zero. Monthly archives and current model data may come from different sources.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Abu Dhabi an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for Abu Dhabi?
For October 22, 2026, the forecast UV index is 7. The UV section also shows the following available days. The forecast is for a country reference point (United Arab Emirates), not the city itself.
What wind speed is forecast for Abu Dhabi?
For October 20, 2026, forecast wind speed is 28.8 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days. These data describe a country reference point (United Arab Emirates); local wind may differ.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.