What is the air quality in Mbale today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mbale is 55 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 14.15 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Mbale right now?

The current temperature in Mbale is 21.4°C (feels like 21.4°C). Humidity is 73.3% and wind speed is 40.3 km/h.

Air Quality in Mbale, Kenya

Drizzle

21.4°C · 73.3% humidity

21.4°

Feels 21.4°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 9 stn

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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.

73.3%

Humidity

40.3 km/h

Wind SW

1009.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

14.15 µg/m³

PM10

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Mbale?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 9 stations

PM2.514.15 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (8 stations within 25 km)

14.15

Median

14.53

Average

9.5

Low

27.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -7.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Mbale?

11-01

22.3° 14.7°

1.81 mm

11-02

24.7° 15.5°

2.31 mm

11-03

27.3° 16.3°

1.81 mm

11-04

28.0° 15.6°

4.5 mm

11-05

24.4° 15.8°

6.75 mm

11-06

23.3° 15.6°

2.19 mm

11-07

22.4° 15.3°

3.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Mbale?

Ukweli - Kajulu ward

14.7 km PM2.5: 9.5 µg/m³

143

Kisumu International Airport

18.1 km PM2.5: 52.5 µg/m³

151

Migosi

18.6 km PM2.5: 55.8 µg/m³

Railways

18.8 km PM2.5: 27.4 µg/m³

Jomo Kenyatta Highway Kaloleni (JOOTRH)

19.3 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Ang'awa Avenue

20.3 km PM2.5: 12.4 µg/m³

Ochieng' Avenue

20.5 km PM2.5: 11.2 µg/m³

KHC Manyatta B

21.3 km PM2.5: 12.2 µg/m³

Okore Road

21.6 km PM2.5: 16.4 µg/m³

Nyalenda

22.4 km PM2.5: 17.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Mbale?

27 Khwisero 54 Kisumu 27 Kakamega 54 Mumias 27 Kapsabet 34 Siaya 34 Bondo 34 Bungoma 27 Webuye 54 Lugulu

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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 2026-11-01T10:52 UTC.