Najaf Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Najaf, Iraq.
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T08:00:00+03:00Health context
At the current AQI of 153, Najaf is in the Unhealthy category. Sensitive groups should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity, while others may also reduce strenuous exposure if symptoms occur. Current pollutant values shown for Najaf are PM2.5 153 µg/m³, PM10 116 µg/m³, O₃ 8 µg/m³, NO₂ 15.1 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 153 mean in Najaf?
Najaf currently has an AQI of 153, which falls in the Unhealthy category. Air pollution is elevated. Sensitive groups may experience more significant effects and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity; some people in the general population may also experience effects. The pollutant values currently shown for Najaf are PM2.5 153 µg/m³, PM10 116 µg/m³, O₃ 8 µg/m³, NO₂ 15.1 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Karbala air quality — approximately 72 km away
- Abū Ghurayb air quality — approximately 143 km away
- Baghdad air quality — approximately 143 km away
- Sadr City air quality — approximately 152 km away
- Nasiriyah air quality — approximately 211 km away
- Kermanshah air quality — approximately 359 km away
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