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Kampala Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Central Region

Last Updated: 2025-05-15 10:40:45 PM (Local Time)

Live AQI

Air Quality is

Moderate

pm10 : 28 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 16 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

24 °C

Last Updated: 2025-05-15 10:40:45 PM (Local Time)

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Kampala

Major Air Pollutants
Kampala

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

16µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

28µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

771ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

6ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

6ppb

Ozone(O3)

20ppb

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes
Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

AQI

Year

AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2020

131AQI

2021

129AQI

-2%

Fall

2022

117AQI

-9%

Fall

2023

93AQI

-21%

Fall

2024

80AQI

-14%

Fall

2025

88AQI

10%

Rise

Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)

-7%

Fall (Improved AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedAugust, 2022188AQI

Least PollutedNovember, 202449AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Kampala's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Kampala

Moderate

Air Quality Calendar 2025
Kampala

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 129	2 Jan 138	3 Jan 121	4 Jan 129
5 Jan 131	6 Jan 144	7 Jan 140	8 Jan 169	9 Jan 162	10 Jan 171	11 Jan 139
12 Jan 132	13 Jan 151	14 Jan 151	15 Jan 153	16 Jan 140	17 Jan 132	18 Jan 133
19 Jan 73	20 Jan 65	21 Jan 90	22 Jan 121	23 Jan 140	24 Jan 131	25 Jan 147
26 Jan 119	27 Jan 138	28 Jan 139	29 Jan 135	30 Jan 139	31 Jan 145	1 Feb 141

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 119	27 Jan 138	28 Jan 139	29 Jan 135	30 Jan 139	31 Jan 145	1 Feb 141
2 Feb 117	3 Feb 124	4 Feb 131	5 Feb 118	6 Feb 86	7 Feb 126	8 Feb 115
9 Feb 84	10 Feb 89	11 Feb 128	12 Feb 80	13 Feb 108	14 Feb 82	15 Feb 83
16 Feb 75	17 Feb 82	18 Feb 75	19 Feb 78	20 Feb 82	21 Feb 76	22 Feb 80
23 Feb 78	24 Feb 78	25 Feb 86	26 Feb 90	27 Feb 84	28 Feb 90	1 Mar 90

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 78	24 Feb 78	25 Feb 86	26 Feb 90	27 Feb 84	28 Feb 90	1 Mar 90
2 Mar 82	3 Mar 77	4 Mar 74	5 Mar 45	6 Mar 49	7 Mar 43	8 Mar 32
9 Mar 38	10 Mar 35	11 Mar 32	12 Mar 38	13 Mar 54	14 Mar 78	15 Mar 92
16 Mar 87	17 Mar 75	18 Mar 77	19 Mar 76	20 Mar 64	21 Mar 64	22 Mar 68
23 Mar 65	24 Mar 69	25 Mar 81	26 Mar 97	27 Mar 101	28 Mar 96	29 Mar 93
30 Mar 84	31 Mar 95	1 Apr 83	2 Apr 103	3 Apr 100	4 Apr 91	5 Apr 75

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 84	31 Mar 95	1 Apr 83	2 Apr 103	3 Apr 100	4 Apr 91	5 Apr 75
6 Apr 69	7 Apr 76	8 Apr 72	9 Apr 84	10 Apr 76	11 Apr 69	12 Apr 65
13 Apr 72	14 Apr 67	15 Apr 65	16 Apr 59	17 Apr 60	18 Apr 56	19 Apr 58
20 Apr 62	21 Apr 66	22 Apr 65	23 Apr 58	24 Apr 64	25 Apr 61	26 Apr 56
27 Apr 57	28 Apr 57	29 Apr 55	30 Apr 61	1 May 56	2 May 51	3 May 53

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 57	28 Apr 57	29 Apr 55	30 Apr 61	1 May 56	2 May 51	3 May 53
4 May 50	5 May 56	6 May 59	7 May 63	8 May 63	9 May 63	10 May 63
11 May 59	12 May 59	13 May 59	14 May 61	15 May -	16 May -	17 May -
18 May -	19 May -	20 May -	21 May -	22 May -	23 May -	24 May -
25 May -	26 May -	27 May -	28 May -	29 May -	30 May -	31 May -

Health Advice For People Living In
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Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Kampala

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 Solutions For Kampala
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Air Quality FAQs
at Kampala

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Kampala?

The current real-time AQI level in Kampala is 64 (Moderate) due to recent rainfall by 0.21mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-05-15 10:40:45 PM (Local Time).

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

The best AQI level was 47 (Good) at 2:10 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI level was 93 (Moderate) at 10:10 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI levels in Kampala have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 93 at 10:10 AM (Local Time), lowest 47 at 2:10 PM (Local Time).

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

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