Khor Fakkan air quality · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · خورفكان
Morning hours tend to read higher as cold air traps pollution
US AQI 140 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) in Khor Fakkan, from 5 NCM / EAD monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM10.
Updated
Pollutants in Khor Fakkan
- PM2.5 · µg/m³21.5Under WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³2335.2× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³20.3Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³61.6
- SO₂ · µg/m³10.5Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.70
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Khor Fakkan 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.
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Air quality by area in Khor Fakkan
2 stations, worst first- QidfaaModerate65
- Al QurayahModerate63
Khor Fakkan air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 112average daily US AQI over 37 days
- 163worst day, 7 October
- 65cleanest day, 3 October
- 5days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 95, better than the week before (125). None of the last 37 days was Good.
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What is the AQI in Khor Fakkan right now?
The US AQI in Khor Fakkan is 140 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), based on 5 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM10.
Is it safe to go outside in Khor Fakkan 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 Khor Fakkan has the worst air right now?
Qidfaa has the highest reading at 65 (Moderate). Al Qurayah has the lowest at 63, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Khor Fakkan been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Khor Fakkan averaged US AQI 112. The worst day was 7 October at 163; the cleanest was 3 October at 65. 5 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Khor Fakkan's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 22 µg/m³, about 1.4 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Khor Fakkan's air quality data come from?
From National Center of Meteorology (NCM) and Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), using 5 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.