City, United Arab Emirates
Air quality in Ajman
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Ajman was 21 µg/m³ in 2021, about 4.2 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Dust and sand haze are common in spring and summer; humidity and heat matter more than smog.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 21 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Ajman.
- PM10: 68 µg/m³ (2021).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 24 µg/m³ (2021), mostly from traffic.
Air quality across United Arab Emirates
Quick answers
Is the air in Ajman bad?
Polluted: 21 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 4.2× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Ajman?
Dust and sand haze are common in spring and summer; humidity and heat matter more than smog.
How does Ajman compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
People in United Arab Emirates breathe 57 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 21 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Ajman Government
- WAM: Ajman taxi bookings via smart apps (Careem, Uber, Yango)
- Thumbay University Hospital
- Sharjah International Airport
- UAE Government Portal
Annual averages are measured values reported to the WHO; check a live map for today's air. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.