Damascus Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Damascus, Syria.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T17:00:00+03:00Health context
At the current AQI of 16, Damascus is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Damascus are PM10 16 µg/m³, O₃ 12.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 6.3 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 16 mean in Damascus?
Damascus currently has an AQI of 16, which falls in the Good category. This indicates relatively low overall air pollution on the displayed AQI scale. Normal outdoor activity is generally appropriate for most people. The pollutant values currently shown for Damascus are PM10 16 µg/m³, O₃ 12.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 6.3 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Beirut air quality — approximately 83 km away
- Ra’s Bayrūt air quality — approximately 85 km away
- Irbid air quality — approximately 114 km away
- Homs air quality — approximately 141 km away
- Zarqa air quality — approximately 161 km away
- Amman air quality — approximately 177 km away
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