Smog in Taiz — Live Data: AQI, Fine Dust, Wind, UV and Health Advice

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 18 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 38 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 30 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 8 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 119 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Ta‘izz? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 18 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Ta‘izz in the last 7 days was: 98 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 20 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Ta‘izz? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Ta‘izz is: 38 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Ta‘izz? (ozone (O3))
30 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Taiz

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Yemen

16-day weather forecast for Yemen: today around 31°C (partly cloudy), lows near 22°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 37 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Yemen

The UV index in Yemen today is 9.1 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Taiz — compare nearby locations.

• Sana'a 17 µg/m³
• Al Hudaydah 24 µg/m³
• Aden 19 µg/m³
• Al Mukallā 12 µg/m³
• Ibb 16 µg/m³
• Dhamār 18 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Ta‘izz today?

The current average PM2.5 across Ta‘izz is about 18 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 Ta‘izz?

Right now PM2.5 in Ta‘izz averages about 18 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 Ta‘izz?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Ta‘izz was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 98 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Ta‘izz today?

The UV index in Ta‘izz today is 9.1 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Ta‘izz?

Strong wind (about 37 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.