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Kampala Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-03-22 03:55:36 PM

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Live AQI
66
Air Quality is
Moderate
pm10 :  41 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  17 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi moderate level in Kampala
partly cloudy

28 °C

Partly cloudy
Humidity
Humidity62 %
Wind Speed
Wind Speed8 km/h
UV Index
UV Index14
Last Updated: 2025-03-22 03:55:36 PM
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Kampala

Major Air Pollutants

Kampala

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Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

17µg/m³

PM10's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM10)

41µg/m³

CO's Icon

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

4000ppb

SO2's Icon

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

4ppb

NO2's Icon

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

6ppb

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Ozone(O3)

9ppb

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes

Kampala, Kampala, 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
101AQI
26%
Rise
Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)
-4%
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.(%)
AQ 29
Moderate
71
20
46
25
73
AQ 39
Moderate
64
16
35
25
73
AQ 43
Moderate
64
16
46
24
72
AQ 44
Moderate
68
18
44
25
73
AQ 45
Moderate
64
16
34
25
73
AQ 47
Moderate
68
18
44
25
72
AQ 48
Moderate
67
18
35
25
72
AQ 49
Moderate
69
19
46
25
72
AQ 52
Moderate
67
17
42
25
72
AQ 53
Moderate
70
19
37
25
73
AQ 54
Moderate
68
18
37
25
73
AQ 59
Moderate
64
16
44
25
73
AQ 60
Moderate
66
17
46
24
72
AQ 61
Moderate
64
16
44
25
72
AQ 62
Moderate
64
16
33
25
73
AQ 63
Moderate
65
17
35
25
73
AQ 64
Moderate
65
17
46
25
72
AQ 65
Moderate
64
16
41
25
75
AQ 66
Moderate
64
16
41
25
75
AQ 67
Moderate
64
16
44
25
73
AQ 68
Moderate
64
16
41
25
75
AQ 70
Moderate
71
20
36
25
73
AQ 71
Moderate
64
16
41
25
73
AQ 72
Moderate
65
17
44
25
73
AQ 79
Moderate
65
17
44
24
73
AQ 88
Moderate
64
16
33
25
73
AQ 91
Moderate
65
17
36
25
73
AQ 98
Moderate
69
18
44
25
73
AQ G5 3
Moderate
64
16
32
25
76
AQ G5 4
Moderate
64
16
41
25
75
AQ G5 43
Moderate
64
16
44
25
72
AQ G5 45
Moderate
70
19
45
25
73
AQ G5 46
Moderate
70
19
43
25
73
AQ G5 47
Moderate
64
16
46
25
72
AQ G5 48
Moderate
71
20
44
25
73
AQ G5 49
Moderate
64
16
44
24
72
AQ G5 51
Moderate
65
17
44
25
73
AQ G5 53
Moderate
68
18
46
25
72
AQ G501
Moderate
64
16
33
25
73
AQ G503
Moderate
69
18
44
25
73
AQ G506
Moderate
64
16
33
25
73
AQ G507
Moderate
64
16
44
24
73
AQ G508
Moderate
66
17
44
25
73
AQ G509
Moderate
65
17
35
25
73
AQ G510
Moderate
66
17
45
25
73
AQ G512
Moderate
64
16
36
24
73
AQ G522
Moderate
64
16
41
25
75
AQ G523
Moderate
65
17
44
25
73
AQ G524
Moderate
66
17
44
25
73
Buganda road primary school
Moderate
64
16
32
25
76
Bugolobi KLA
Moderate
71
20
46
25
73
City hall KCCA
Moderate
64
16
42
25
73
Ggaba Demonstration School
Moderate
67
17
42
25
72
Kampala US Embassy
Moderate
64
16
44
25
73
Kamwokya P S
Moderate
64
16
44
24
73
Kasubi primary school
Moderate
64
16
32
25
73
Kawaala Health centre
Moderate
64
16
35
25
73
Kawempe Muslim P S
Moderate
66
17
33
25
73
Kawmpe Division Offices
Moderate
64
16
36
24
73
KCCA Division office
Moderate
64
16
44
24
72
Kisenyi Hospital
Moderate
63
16
32
25
76
Kisugu Health centre
Moderate
67
18
46
25
72
Kiswa health centre
Moderate
64
16
45
25
72
Kitebi Health center
Moderate
64
16
35
24
73
Komamboga Health center
Moderate
67
17
44
25
72
Kyanja Farm KCCA
Moderate
66
17
44
25
73
Kyebando KLA
Moderate
67
18
44
25
73
Ministry of Environment
Moderate
71
20
45
25
73
Ministry of health headquarters
Moderate
64
16
32
25
73
Nakawa division offices
Moderate
64
16
44
24
73
Nakibuuvo Blue primary school
Moderate
64
16
33
25
75
Namungoona Primary School
Moderate
64
16
42
25
73
Nsambya Cardinal Nsubuga Centre
Moderate
64
16
43
25
72
StPaul Kyebando primary school
Moderate
66
17
44
25
73

Air Quality Calendar 2025

Kampala

2025
AQI
March
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
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
-
23 Mar
-
24 Mar
-
25 Mar
-
26 Mar
-
27 Mar
-
28 Mar
-
29 Mar
-
30 Mar
-
31 Mar
-
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
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
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
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
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+

Health Advice For People Living In

Kampala

0Cigarettes per day

Weekly 0 Cigarettes
Monthly 0 Cigarettes

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

Source:

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Solutions for Current AQI

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Kampala

  • asthma due to air pollution in KampalaAsthma
  • heart due to air pollution in KampalaHeart Issues
  • allergy due to air pollution in KampalaAllergies
  • sinus due to air pollution in KampalaSinus
  • flu due to air pollution in KampalaCold/Flu
  • copd due to air pollution in KampalaChronic (COPD)
asthma due to air pollution in Kampala

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.

Most Polluted Cities 2025

Uganda

Analyze the real-time most air polluted cities in the country.

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RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

Follow

1.

Mubende, Uganda

78
Moderate
5xabove Standard

2.

Kasese, Uganda

76
Moderate
5xabove Standard

3.

Masaka, Uganda

72
Moderate
5xabove Standard

4.

Fort Portal, Uganda

70
Moderate
5xabove Standard

5.

Mityana, Uganda

69
Moderate
5xabove Standard

6.

Wakiso, Uganda

68
Moderate
5xabove Standard

7.

Gulu, Uganda

67
Moderate
4xabove Standard

8.

Kampala, Uganda

66
Moderate
4xabove Standard

9.

Mukono, Uganda

65
Moderate
4xabove Standard

10.

Jinja, Uganda

65
Moderate
4xabove Standard

Last Updated: 2025-03-22 03:55:10 PM

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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 66 (Moderate). This was last updated 2025-03-22 03:55:36 PM.

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

The best AQI level was 57 (Moderate) at 2:10 PM, Mar 21, 2025 during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI level was 74 (Moderate) at 7:10 PM, Mar 21, 2025 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 74 at 7:10 PM, Mar 21, 2025, lowest 57 at 2:10 PM, Mar 21, 2025.

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.

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