City in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia
Air quality in Medina
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Medina was 44.5 µg/m³ in 2022, about 8.9 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Dust storms in spring and summer haze are common.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 44.5 µg/m³ yearly average (2022). Measured at Madinah Region, 7 km away.
- PM10: 113.7 µg/m³ (2022).
- Worst months: Apr–Jun.
Air quality across Saudi Arabia
Quick answers
Is the air in Medina bad?
Severely polluted: 44.5 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 8.9× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Apr–Jun.
When is the air worst in Medina?
Dust storms in spring and summer haze are common.
How does Medina 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 44.5 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Nusuk (Umrah and Hajj)
- Saudi eVisa
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 Spotted something out of date?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.