Air Quality in Mbale, Kenya

Cloudy
16.5°C · 84.0% humidity
16.5°
Feels 16.5°
68
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
84 10pm
84
84
68 1am
55
58
60 4am
62
63
64 7am
65
65
53 10am
53
54
54 1pm
54
54
54 4pm
54
54
66 7pm
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

26h · 8 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 1.4× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

84.0%
Humidity
22.0 km/h
Wind ENE
1016.0 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
68
20.3 µg/m³
PM10
63
79.9 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Mbale?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

26h · 8 stations
PM2.520.3 µg/m³ ×1.4 WHO
Moderate
PM1079.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Mbale?

07-21
23.8° 14.4°
7.69 mm
07-22
25.6° 16.5°
0.13 mm
07-23
25.9° 15.4°
0.13 mm
07-24
27.2° 16.5°
0.62 mm
07-25
26.3° 15.8°
1.94 mm
07-26
26.6° 17.7°
0.06 mm
07-27
24.2° 15.6°
3.75 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Mbale?

86
Ukweli - Kajulu ward
14.7 km PM2.5: 28.8 µg/m³
66
Kisumu International Airport
18.1 km PM2.5: 19.4 µg/m³
64
Migosi
18.6 km PM2.5: 18.2 µg/m³
157
Railways
18.8 km PM2.5: 66.5 µg/m³
137
Jomo Kenyatta Highway Kaloleni (JOOTRH)
19.3 km PM2.5: 50.0 µg/m³
89
Ang'awa Avenue
20.3 km PM2.5: 30.4 µg/m³
127
Ochieng' Avenue
20.5 km PM2.5: 46.0 µg/m³
58
KHC Manyatta B
21.3 km PM2.5: 15.3 µg/m³
119
Okore Road
21.6 km PM2.5: 42.7 µg/m³
147
Nyalenda
22.4 km PM2.5: 54.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Mbale?

68 Khwisero 63 Kisumu 54 Kakamega 69 Mumias 45 Kapsabet 68 Siaya 68 Bondo 64 Bungoma 54 Webuye 69 Lugulu
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T22:17 UTC.