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Kampala Air Quality Index (AQI)

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level Kampala

Last Update: 07 Jun 2023, 01:05am

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Major Air Pollutants in Kampala

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PM2.5 3.9X

The current PM2.5 concentration in Kampala is 3.9 times above the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

Kampala - Locations Air Pollution Level

LOCATIONS Status AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Aq_52 POOR 159 87 71 87 18 85
Aq_59 MODERATE 72 37 22 30 19 83
Aq_g523 POOR 152 96 57 71 18 85
Aq_47 POOR 182 285 116 141 18 85
Aq_98 POOR 105 61 37 48 18 85
Aq_g510 POOR 152 96 57 87 18 85
Aq_g5_53 POOR 189 307 129 151 18 85
Aq_63 MODERATE 82 45 27 41 18 85
Aq_g5_3 POOR 132 79 48 54 18 85
Aq_62 POOR 107 63 38 51 18 85
Aq_g509 POOR 149 92 55 61 19 82
Aq_g5_43 POOR 102 41 36 41 19 82
Aq_g503 MODERATE 76 40 24 38 19 82
Aq_g5_47 POOR 185 301 121 159 18 85
Aq_91 MODERATE 93 53 32 46 18 85
Aq_43 POOR 189 307 129 215 18 85
Aq_39 MODERATE 91 51 31 43 18 85
Aq_g5_45 POOR 102 60 36 49 18 85
Aq_67 POOR 129 78 47 61 18 85
Aq_60 POOR 153 99 59 71 18 85
Aq_53 POOR 152 96 57 79 19 83
Aq_71 POOR 165 175 83 99 19 83
Aq_g5_46 MODERATE 68 34 20 28 19 83
Aq_54 UNHEALTHY 218 337 168 301 18 85
Aq_48 GOOD 33 13 8 5 18 85
Aq_g524 POOR 112 66 40 49 18 85
Aq_70 POOR 132 79 48 65 18 85
Aq_g5_48 POOR 132 80 48 55 18 85
Aq_g5_49 POOR 164 169 81 93 18 85
Aq_g501 POOR 107 63 38 49 19 83
Aq_88 POOR 168 195 88 101 19 83
Aq_66 POOR 151 93 56 71 18 85
Aq_g506 POOR 157 124 67 87 18 85
Aq_g522 MODERATE 70 35 21 16 18 85

Weather Conditions in Kampala

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Sunrise
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06:26 AM
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Wind speed

33 km/h

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UV Index

16

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Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For Kampala

How to protect yourself from air pollution around Kampala, Uganda?
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Wear Mask

Required
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Stay Indoor

Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

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Family

Allow Outdoor

Kampala Air Quality Forecast



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AQI

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Today

134

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Friday

134

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Saturday

134

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Sunday

134

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Monday

134

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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Kampala

AQI Calendar

0-50
Good
51-100
Moderate
101-200
Poor
201-300
Unhealthy
301-400
Severe
401-500
Hazardous

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FAQs of Kampala Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of Kampala.


The real-time air quality in Kampala is 113 (POOR) AQI now. This was last updated 2 hours ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in Kampala is 59 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 2.36 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at Kampala starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Kampala until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.


(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in Kampala is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In Kampala , you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in Kampala is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.




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