What is the air quality in Ouagadougou today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ouagadougou is 168 (Unhealthy). PM2.5 concentration is 89.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Ouagadougou right now?

The current temperature in Ouagadougou is 28.7°C (feels like 31.3°C). Humidity is 51.1% and wind speed is 78.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Ouagadougou?

Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Windy

28.7°C · 51.1% humidity

28.7°

Feels 31.3°

168

Unhealthy

Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

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Ouagadougou's air quality is influenced by vehicle emissions, biomass burning, dust, and industrial activity. Dry seasons and Harmattan winds can significantly elevate particulate pollution levels. Current PM2.5 concentration in Ouagadougou is 5.9× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

51.1%

Humidity

78.1 km/h

Wind S

1009.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

168

89.0 µg/m³

PM10

126

204.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Ouagadougou?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

3h · 1 station

PM2.589.0 µg/m³ ×5.9 WHO

Unhealthy

PM10204.9 µg/m³

Unhealthy for sensitive groups

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

89.0

Median

89.0

Average

89.0

Low

89.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 28.0 · Bias: -61.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Ouagadougou?

10-31

37.3° 27.6°

11-01

34.2° 27.0°

11-02

34.3° 28.7°

11-03

36.5° 24.2°

1.0 mm

11-04

34.8° 25.2°

0.38 mm

11-05

36.2° 26.3°

11-06

36.7° 26.7°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Ouagadougou?

147

Ouagadougou - Pissy

6.0 km 34.2°C 43.0% RH PM2.5: 54.0 µg/m³ PM10: 130.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Ouagadougou?

168 Nioko I 168 Saonré 168 Saaba 168 Zinguédéssé 84 Ziniaré 84 Kombissiri 84 Kokologo 84 Boussé 84 Kindi 84 Barogo

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-31T21:20 UTC.