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Nairobi Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-05-15 12:26:03 PM (Local Time)

Live AQI

Air Quality is

Good

pm10 : 11 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 6 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

19 °C

Last Updated: 2025-05-15 12:26:03 PM (Local Time)

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Nairobi

Major Air Pollutants
Nairobi

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

6µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

11µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

670ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

4ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

6ppb

Ozone(O3)

13ppb

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

AQI

Year

AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2022

59AQI

2023

45AQI

-24%

Fall

2024

50AQI

11%

Rise

2025

74AQI

48%

Rise

Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2022 to 2025)

12%

Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJanuary, 202599AQI

Least PollutedApril, 202319AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2022 - 2025

Nairobi's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

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Status

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Humi.(%)

Nairobi CMR

Good

Air Quality Calendar 2025
Nairobi

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 90	2 Jan 74	3 Jan 87	4 Jan 99
5 Jan 90	6 Jan 118	7 Jan 113	8 Jan 127	9 Jan 134	10 Jan 136	11 Jan 111
12 Jan 106	13 Jan 117	14 Jan 104	15 Jan 115	16 Jan 107	17 Jan 103	18 Jan 100
19 Jan 73	20 Jan 64	21 Jan 72	22 Jan 79	23 Jan 99	24 Jan 98	25 Jan 94
26 Jan 95	27 Jan 118	28 Jan 115	29 Jan 78	30 Jan 72	31 Jan 71	1 Feb 68

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 95	27 Jan 118	28 Jan 115	29 Jan 78	30 Jan 72	31 Jan 71	1 Feb 68
2 Feb 66	3 Feb 68	4 Feb 74	5 Feb 71	6 Feb 67	7 Feb 71	8 Feb 100
9 Feb 85	10 Feb 101	11 Feb 110	12 Feb 78	13 Feb 81	14 Feb 56	15 Feb 62
16 Feb 66	17 Feb 70	18 Feb 66	19 Feb 71	20 Feb 70	21 Feb 60	22 Feb 64
23 Feb 62	24 Feb 66	25 Feb 74	26 Feb 74	27 Feb 65	28 Feb 68	1 Mar 71

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 62	24 Feb 66	25 Feb 74	26 Feb 74	27 Feb 65	28 Feb 68	1 Mar 71
2 Mar 65	3 Mar 70	4 Mar 71	5 Mar 55	6 Mar 54	7 Mar 54	8 Mar 50
9 Mar 46	10 Mar 48	11 Mar 57	12 Mar 53	13 Mar 64	14 Mar 92	15 Mar 95
16 Mar 94	17 Mar 93	18 Mar 84	19 Mar 82	20 Mar 96	21 Mar 82	22 Mar 76
23 Mar 70	24 Mar 67	25 Mar 67	26 Mar 66	27 Mar 73	28 Mar 74	29 Mar 73
30 Mar 75	31 Mar 66	1 Apr 70	2 Apr 74	3 Apr 75	4 Apr 69	5 Apr 62

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 75	31 Mar 66	1 Apr 70	2 Apr 74	3 Apr 75	4 Apr 69	5 Apr 62
6 Apr 58	7 Apr 66	8 Apr 73	9 Apr 70	10 Apr 66	11 Apr 71	12 Apr 67
13 Apr 59	14 Apr 61	15 Apr 61	16 Apr 61	17 Apr 62	18 Apr 58	19 Apr 61
20 Apr 61	21 Apr 59	22 Apr 59	23 Apr 57	24 Apr 61	25 Apr 59	26 Apr 61
27 Apr 61	28 Apr 62	29 Apr 63	30 Apr 62	1 May 49	2 May 47	3 May 48

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 61	28 Apr 62	29 Apr 63	30 Apr 62	1 May 49	2 May 47	3 May 48
4 May 45	5 May 47	6 May 51	7 May 55	8 May 48	9 May 49	10 May 48
11 May 47	12 May 54	13 May 47	14 May 50	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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Solutions for Current AQI

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Nairobi

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

Low Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Low when AQI is Good (0-50)

Mild symptoms such as slight wheezing, occasional cough, and minor shortness of breath

Do's :

Keep track of air quality to plan outdoor activities safely.
Drink water to keep airways moist and reduce irritation.
Include non-allergenic fruits and vegetables that support overall lung health, like apples, pears, and spinach.

Don'ts :

Skip medications that is prescribed by your doctor.
Engage in outdoor activities in early morning during high pollen hours.

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Air Quality Solutions For Nairobi
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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 33 (Good) due to recent rainfall by 0.02mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-05-15 12:26:03 PM (Local Time).

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

The best AQI level was 30 (Good) at 12:10 PM (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 69 (Moderate) at 10:10 PM, May 14, 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 69 at 10:10 PM, May 14, 2025 (Local Time), lowest 30 at 12:10 PM (Local Time).

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

The air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. No special precautions are needed; enjoy outdoor activities freely.