Ras Al Khaimah air quality · United Arab Emirates · رأس الخيمة
Temperature inversions keep pollution pressed close to the ground
US AQI 148 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) in Ras Al Khaimah, from 2 NCM / EAD monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Ras Al Khaimah
- PM2.5 · µg/m³54.53.6× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1864.1× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³33.6Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³54.5
- SO₂ · µg/m³2.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.60
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah
2 stations, worst first- GhalilahUnhealthy168
- Al BurairatModerate89
Ras Al Khaimah air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 131average daily US AQI over 37 days
- 162worst day, 28 September
- 89cleanest day, 3 October
- 10days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 129, about the same as the week before (138). None of the last 37 days was Good.
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What is the AQI in Ras Al Khaimah right now?
The US AQI in Ras Al Khaimah is 148 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), based on 2 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah has the worst air right now?
Ghalilah has the highest reading at 168 (Unhealthy). Al Burairat has the lowest at 89, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Ras Al Khaimah been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Ras Al Khaimah averaged US AQI 131. The worst day was 28 September at 162; the cleanest was 3 October at 89. 10 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Ras Al Khaimah's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 55 µg/m³, about 3.6 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Ras Al Khaimah's air quality data come from?
From National Center of Meteorology (NCM) and Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), using 2 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.