Muscat Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Muscat, Oman.
Health alert conditions are possible; people should reduce exposure and follow local public-health guidance.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T18:00:00+04:00Health context
At the current AQI of 532, Muscat is in the Hazardous category. Air-pollution exposure may be a concern for everyone; consider avoiding prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion and follow local public-health alerts. Current pollutant values shown for Muscat are PM2.5 65 µg/m³, PM10 532 µg/m³, NO₂ 7.8 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 532 mean in Muscat?
Muscat currently has an AQI of 532, which falls in the Hazardous category. Air pollution is at a hazardous level on the displayed AQI scale. People should minimize prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion and follow any local public-health advisories. The pollutant values currently shown for Muscat are PM2.5 65 µg/m³, PM10 532 µg/m³, NO₂ 7.8 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Seeb air quality — approximately 22 km away
- Al Ain City air quality — approximately 275 km away
- Ajman air quality — approximately 356 km away
- Sharjah air quality — approximately 358 km away
- Dubai air quality — approximately 363 km away
- Abu Dhabi air quality — approximately 418 km away
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