Air Quality in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Windy
28.1°C · 17.4% humidity
28.1°
Feels 28.1°
146
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

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Riyadh's air quality is primarily affected by desert dust storms, vehicle emissions, and industrial activity. Dust events are most frequent from March to August, with sandstorms significantly elevating particulate levels. Current PM2.5 concentration in Riyadh is 3.6× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

17.4%
Humidity
41.4 km/h
Wind SSW
1008.9 hPa
Pressure
0.0
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
146
53.7 µg/m³
PM10
126
204.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Riyadh?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.553.7 µg/m³ ×3.6 WHO
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
PM10204.9 µg/m³
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
UV INDEX0.0
Low
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.4°C

What cities are near Riyadh?

84 ‘Irqah 84 Ad Dir‘īyah 84 Al Kharj 84 Ad Dilam 146 Rumāḩ 84 Shaqra 83 Ad Dawādimī 83 Az Zulfī 146 Laylá 83 Al Mithnab
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-21T00:06 UTC.