City in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Air quality in Dammam
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Dammam was 48.2 µg/m³ in 2022, about 9.6 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Spring dust storms and summer haze affect visibility; air is otherwise moderate with industry nearby.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 48.2 µg/m³ yearly average (2022). Measured at Eastern Region, 1 km away.
- PM10: 192.2 µg/m³ (2022).
- Worst months: Mar–Jun.
Air quality across Saudi Arabia
Quick answers
Is the air in Dammam bad?
Severely polluted: 48.2 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 9.6× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Mar–Jun.
When is the air worst in Dammam?
Spring dust storms and summer haze affect visibility; air is otherwise moderate with industry nearby.
How does Dammam compare with the rest of Saudi Arabia?
People in Saudi Arabia breathe 74 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 48.2 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- King Fahd International Airport
- Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)
- Saudi unified visa platform
- Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
- Almana General Hospitals
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 Spotted something out of date?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.