City, United Arab Emirates
Air quality in Sharjah
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Sharjah was 29.4 µg/m³ in 2024, about 5.9 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Dust and haze are common in spring and summer; sandstorms can reduce air quality.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 29.4 µg/m³ yearly average (2024). Measured at Sharjah.
- PM10: 79 µg/m³ (2024).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 23.4 µg/m³ (2024), mostly from traffic.
- Worst months: May–Aug.
- Recent average: 28 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
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Air quality across United Arab Emirates
Quick answers
Is the air in Sharjah bad?
Very polluted: 29.4 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 5.9× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in May–Aug.
When is the air worst in Sharjah?
Dust and haze are common in spring and summer; sandstorms can reduce air quality.
How does Sharjah 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 29.4 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Sharjah Government
- Sharjah Airport Authority
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 Spotted something out of date?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.