What is the air quality in Kampala today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kampala is 54 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 13.7 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Kampala right now?

The current temperature in Kampala is 23.9°C (feels like 23.9°C). Humidity is 52.2% and wind speed is 13.5 km/h.

Air Quality in Kampala, Uganda

Partly Cloudy

23.9°C · 52.2% humidity

23.9°

Feels 23.9°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

66 6am

54 9am

62 12pm

52 3pm

53 6pm

66 9pm

84 12am

83 3am

Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 42 stn

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Kampala'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.

52.2%

Humidity

13.5 km/h

Wind ENE

1014.6 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

13.7 µg/m³

PM10

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Kampala?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 42 stations

PM2.513.7 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

What is the 7-day forecast for Kampala?

09-07

29.5° 18.3°

0.19 mm

09-08

28.3° 18.7°

0.25 mm

09-09

27.6° 19.8°

1.44 mm

09-10

29.6° 20.6°

0.5 mm

09-11

29.6° 19.9°

0.62 mm

09-12

29.3° 19.1°

0.38 mm

09-13

30.2° 20.4°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Kampala?

107

Buganda Road P.S

0.6 km PM2.5: 38.1 µg/m³

KCCA Hall,Parliamentary Avenue

0.9 km PM2.5: 32.0 µg/m³

132

Embassy of France, Lumumba avenue

1.0 km PM2.5: 47.9 µg/m³

118

Civic Centre, Kampala Central

1.2 km PM2.5: 42.5 µg/m³

Nakivubo Blue Primary School

1.2 km PM2.5: 18.5 µg/m³

Nakasero II, Kampala 66

1.2 km PM2.5: 20.9 µg/m³

Golf Course Kampala. Site 1. Training Area

1.6 km PM2.5: 20.2 µg/m³

Golf course Kampala. Site 2. playing ground

1.7 km PM2.5: 11.6 µg/m³

KCCA Central division HQ

1.8 km PM2.5: 29.8 µg/m³

160

Makerere University Weather Station 94

2.0 km PM2.5: 73.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Kampala?

60 Bunamwaya 54 Nansana 54 Kireka 60 Kyengera 54 Kira 60 Kajansi 54 Kasangati 60 Wakiso 54 Mukono 60 Kakiri

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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-09-07T06:11 UTC.