Air Quality in Mbale, Kenya

Clear
25.4°C · 39.8% humidity
25.4°
Feels 25.4°
60
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
66 3am
66
66
60 6am
62
63
64 9am
52
53
53 12pm
53
54
54 3pm
66
66
66 6pm
66
66
83 9pm
83
83
83 12am
83
83
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

39h · 5 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.

39.8%
Humidity
26.4 km/h
Wind ENE
1014.3 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
60
16.35 µg/m³
PM10
44
48.05 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Mbale?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

39h · 5 stations
PM2.516.35 µg/m³ ×1.1 WHO
Moderate
PM1048.05 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Mbale?

09-07
31.7° 16.1°
0.81 mm
09-08
24.1° 17.3°
1.37 mm
09-09
27.4° 14.8°
1.63 mm
09-10
26.8° 15.4°
0.25 mm
09-11
27.7° 16.4°
0.13 mm
09-12
28.6° 16.3°
0.31 mm
09-13
31.1° 17.0°
0.06 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Mbale?

55
Ukweli - Kajulu ward
14.7 km PM2.5: 13.9 µg/m³
38
Kudho
17.9 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³
55
Kisumu International Airport
18.1 km PM2.5: 13.8 µg/m³
39
Railways
18.8 km PM2.5: 9.3 µg/m³
52
Jomo Kenyatta Highway Kaloleni (JOOTRH)
19.3 km PM2.5: 12.5 µg/m³
81
Ang'awa Avenue
20.3 km PM2.5: 26.5 µg/m³
46
Ochieng' Avenue
20.5 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³
155
KHC Manyatta B
21.3 km PM2.5: 62.4 µg/m³
128
Okore Road
21.6 km PM2.5: 46.5 µg/m³
70
Nyalenda
22.4 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Mbale?

60 Khwisero 52 Kisumu 54 Kakamega 60 Mumias 41 Kapsabet 60 Siaya 60 Bondo 60 Bungoma 42 Webuye 60 Lugulu
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-09-07T03:47 UTC.