Air Quality in Mbale, Kenya

Drizzle
15.2°C · 88.5% humidity
15.2°
Feels 15.2°
60
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
66 10pm
83
83
60 1am
50
42
58 4am
60
50
63 7am
64
52
53 10am
53
53
54 1pm
54
54
54 4pm
54
54
54 7pm
66
66
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

14h · 7 stn

Mbale'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 Mbale is 1.1× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

88.5%
Humidity
32.0 km/h
Wind E
1016.1 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
60
16.45 µg/m³
PM10
31
34.3 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Mbale?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

14h · 7 stations
PM2.516.45 µg/m³ ×1.1 WHO
Moderate
PM1034.3 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Mbale?

05-29
25.6° 15.5°
1.31 mm
05-30
23.8° 15.2°
6.81 mm
05-31
26.0° 15.2°
2.63 mm
06-01
25.3° 15.2°
3.94 mm
06-02
25.7° 15.3°
3.19 mm
06-03
24.7° 15.4°
5.0 mm
06-04
26.0° 15.2°
1.31 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Mbale?

53
Ukweli - Kajulu ward
14.7 km PM2.5: 12.9 µg/m³
56
Kisumu International Airport
18.1 km PM2.5: 14.3 µg/m³
96
Migosi
18.6 km PM2.5: 33.5 µg/m³
66
Railways
18.8 km PM2.5: 19.1 µg/m³
75
Jomo Kenyatta Highway Kaloleni (JOOTRH)
19.3 km PM2.5: 23.3 µg/m³
121
Ang'awa Avenue
20.3 km PM2.5: 43.5 µg/m³
95
Ochieng' Avenue
20.5 km PM2.5: 32.8 µg/m³
108
KHC Manyatta B
21.3 km PM2.5: 38.2 µg/m³
66
Okore Road
21.6 km PM2.5: 19.3 µg/m³
71
Nyalenda
22.4 km PM2.5: 21.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Mbale?

77 Khwisero 60 Kisumu 81 Kakamega 77 Mumias 56 Kapsabet 66 Siaya 66 Bondo 78 Bungoma 56 Webuye 77 Lugulu
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-29T22:25 UTC.