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Nairobi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Nairobi County

Last Updated: 2025-07-18 10:12:00 AM (Local Time)

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Air Quality is

Moderate

pm10 : 21 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 11 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

16 °C

Last Updated: 2025-07-18 10:12:00 AM (Local Time)

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Nairobi

Major Air Pollutants
Nairobi

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

11µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

21µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

605ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

11ppb

Ozone(O3)

12ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Nairobi

24 Hours

AQI

Nairobi

AQI

17-07-2025Time18-07-2025

Time	Nairobi
10 AM	59
11 AM	54
12 PM	56
01 PM	61
02 PM	57
03 PM	61
04 PM	64
05 PM	63
06 PM	63
07 PM	64
08 PM	65
09 PM	65
10 PM	65
11 PM	59
12 AM	60
01 AM	63
02 AM	62
03 AM	59
04 AM	59
05 AM	55
06 AM	55
07 AM	62
08 AM	60
09 AM	59
10 AM	55

Min.at 11:10 AM on 17th Jul

Max.at 8:10 PM on 17th Jul

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

AQI

Year

AQI

AQI	AQI
Mar 2025	72
Apr 2025	64
May 2025	50
Jun 2025	53
Jul 2025	56

Annual AQI Trends

2025

57AQI

Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2025 to 2025)

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Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedMarch, 202572AQI

Least PollutedMay, 202550AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2025 - 2025

Nairobi's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Embakasi

Moderate

Kitisuru

Moderate

Nairobi CMR

Moderate

Air Quality Calendar 2025
Nairobi

2025

AQI

January

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5 Jan -	6 Jan -	7 Jan -	8 Jan -	9 Jan -	10 Jan -	11 Jan -
12 Jan -	13 Jan -	14 Jan -	15 Jan -	16 Jan -	17 Jan -	18 Jan -
19 Jan -	20 Jan -	21 Jan -	22 Jan -	23 Jan -	24 Jan -	25 Jan -
26 Jan -	27 Jan -	28 Jan -	29 Jan -	30 Jan -	31 Jan -	1 Feb -

February

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26 Jan -	27 Jan -	28 Jan -	29 Jan -	30 Jan -	31 Jan -	1 Feb -
2 Feb -	3 Feb -	4 Feb -	5 Feb -	6 Feb -	7 Feb -	8 Feb -
9 Feb -	10 Feb -	11 Feb -	12 Feb -	13 Feb -	14 Feb -	15 Feb -
16 Feb -	17 Feb -	18 Feb -	19 Feb -	20 Feb -	21 Feb -	22 Feb -
23 Feb -	24 Feb -	25 Feb -	26 Feb -	27 Feb -	28 Feb -	1 Mar -

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb -	24 Feb -	25 Feb -	26 Feb -	27 Feb -	28 Feb -	1 Mar -
2 Mar -	3 Mar -	4 Mar -	5 Mar -	6 Mar -	7 Mar -	8 Mar -
9 Mar -	10 Mar -	11 Mar -	12 Mar -	13 Mar -	14 Mar -	15 Mar -
16 Mar -	17 Mar -	18 Mar -	19 Mar -	20 Mar -	21 Mar -	22 Mar -
23 Mar -	24 Mar -	25 Mar -	26 Mar -	27 Mar 72	28 Mar 75	29 Mar 74
30 Mar 75	31 Mar 66	1 Apr 71	2 Apr 74	3 Apr 75	4 Apr 69	5 Apr 61

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 75	31 Mar 66	1 Apr 71	2 Apr 74	3 Apr 75	4 Apr 69	5 Apr 61
6 Apr 57	7 Apr 67	8 Apr 74	9 Apr 69	10 Apr 67	11 Apr 72	12 Apr 68
13 Apr 59	14 Apr 61	15 Apr 61	16 Apr 61	17 Apr 64	18 Apr 60	19 Apr 62
20 Apr 61	21 Apr 58	22 Apr 60	23 Apr 56	24 Apr 60	25 Apr 60	26 Apr 63
27 Apr 61	28 Apr 64	29 Apr 64	30 Apr 62	1 May 50	2 May 49	3 May 51

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 61	28 Apr 64	29 Apr 64	30 Apr 62	1 May 50	2 May 49	3 May 51
4 May 49	5 May 49	6 May 50	7 May 56	8 May 49	9 May 52	10 May 51
11 May 48	12 May 56	13 May 49	14 May 51	15 May 51	16 May 52	17 May 55
18 May 56	19 May 51	20 May 45	21 May 49	22 May 50	23 May 46	24 May 50
25 May 47	26 May 53	27 May 57	28 May 50	29 May 42	30 May 47	31 May 47

June

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
1 Jun 45	2 Jun 47	3 Jun 53	4 Jun 53	5 Jun 49	6 Jun 45	7 Jun 45
8 Jun 40	9 Jun 42	10 Jun 46	11 Jun 51	12 Jun 54	13 Jun 53	14 Jun 66
15 Jun 56	16 Jun 56	17 Jun 55	18 Jun 54	19 Jun 54	20 Jun 58	21 Jun 62
22 Jun 60	23 Jun 62	24 Jun 61	25 Jun 57	26 Jun 54	27 Jun 53	28 Jun 54
29 Jun 54	30 Jun 54	1 Jul 54	2 Jul 59	3 Jul 54	4 Jul 53	5 Jul 54

July

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Jun 54	30 Jun 54	1 Jul 54	2 Jul 59	3 Jul 54	4 Jul 53	5 Jul 54
6 Jul 57	7 Jul 55	8 Jul 55	9 Jul 53	10 Jul 55	11 Jul 56	12 Jul 58
13 Jul 56	14 Jul 56	15 Jul 59	16 Jul 61	17 Jul -	18 Jul -	19 Jul -
20 Jul -	21 Jul -	22 Jul -	23 Jul -	24 Jul -	25 Jul -	26 Jul -
27 Jul -	28 Jul -	29 Jul -	30 Jul -	31 Jul -	1 Aug -	2 Aug -

Health Advice For People Living In
Nairobi

0Cigarettes per day

Weekly 0 Cigarettes

Monthly 0 Cigarettes

Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Solutions for Current AQI

Air PurifierTurn On
Car FilterMust
N95 MaskMust
Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Nairobi

Asthma
Heart Issues
Allergies
Sinus
Cold/Flu
Chronic (COPD)

Mid. Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mid. when AQI is Moderate (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.
Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.
Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

Exercise outdoors without a mask.
Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

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Air Quality FAQs
at Nairobi

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Nairobi?

The current real-time AQI level in Nairobi is 55 (Moderate) due to recent rainfall by 0.01mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-07-18 10:12:00 AM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Nairobi in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 54 (Moderate) at 11:10 AM, Jul 17, 2025 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Nairobi in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 65 (Moderate) at 8:10 PM, Jul 17, 2025 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Nairobi during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Nairobi have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 65 at 8:10 PM, Jul 17, 2025 (Local Time), lowest 54 at 11:10 AM, Jul 17, 2025 (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Nairobi?

Current AQI levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.