Al Ain air quality · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · العين
Construction dust and vehicle exhaust are the usual suspects today
US AQI 105 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) in Al Ain, from 4 NCM / EAD monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Al Ain
- PM2.5 · µg/m³37.32.5× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1192.6× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³11.5Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³78.1
- SO₂ · µg/m³6.4Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.30
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Al Ain right now?
Children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with heart or lung disease may feel effects. Most other people are unlikely to be affected.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for most people; sensitive groups keep it shorter.
Running and jogging
LimitSensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Cycling
Take carePrefer routes away from heavy traffic; sensitive groups ride shorter.
Children playing outside
Take careChildren with asthma should take breaks and keep reliever inhalers handy.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
LimitReduce long or heavy exertion outdoors and keep medicines close.
Open windows
Take careVentilate briefly, ideally when the reading is lowest.
Mask outdoors
OptionalSensitive groups may wear an N95 or FFP2 mask for long trips.
Air purifier indoors
OptionalUseful for sensitive people, especially at night.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
What US AQI 101–150 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Al Ain
4 stations, worst first- ZakherUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups112
- Al Ain Islamic InstituteUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups110
- Al Ain StreetModerate100
- Al TawiaModerate99
Al Ain air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 98average daily US AQI over 37 days
- 164worst day, 6 October
- 68cleanest day, 3 October
- 3days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 99, about the same as the week before (99). None of the last 37 days was Good.
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What is the AQI in Al Ain right now?
The US AQI in Al Ain is 105 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), based on 4 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Al Ain today?
Sensitive groups should take it easy. Children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with heart or lung disease may feel effects. Most other people are unlikely to be affected. For runners: Sensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Which area of Al Ain has the worst air right now?
Zakher has the highest reading at 112 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). Al Tawia has the lowest at 99, out of 4 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Al Ain been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Al Ain averaged US AQI 98. The worst day was 6 October at 164; the cleanest was 3 October at 68. 3 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Al Ain's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 37 µg/m³, about 2.5 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Al Ain's air quality data come from?
From National Center of Meteorology (NCM) and Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), using 4 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: National Center of Meteorology (NCM) and Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD). Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.