Air Quality in Kampala, Uganda

Cloudy
20.2°C · 79.8% humidity
20.2°
Feels 20.2°
68
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 5pm
54
54
68 8pm
73
138
140 11pm
142
80
64 2am
53
53
53 5am
53
54
54 8am
54
54
54 11am
54
54
54 2pm
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 40 stn

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. Current PM2.5 concentration in Kampala is 1.4× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

79.8%
Humidity
16.1 km/h
Wind WSW
1014.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
68
20.3 µg/m³
PM10
60
73.05 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Kampala?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 40 stations
PM2.520.3 µg/m³ ×1.4 WHO
Moderate
PM1073.05 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Kampala?

07-21
27.3° 20.2°
0.81 mm
07-22
27.6° 18.8°
0.06 mm
07-23
27.3° 20.1°
07-24
28.7° 18.5°
0.56 mm
07-25
28.0° 21.7°
07-26
24.6° 20.6°
07-27
29.5° 20.2°
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Kampala?

56
Buganda Road P.S
0.6 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³
57
KCCA Hall,Parliamentary Avenue
0.9 km PM2.5: 14.9 µg/m³
58
Embassy of France, Lumumba avenue
1.0 km PM2.5: 15.4 µg/m³
76
Civic Centre, Kampala Central
1.2 km PM2.5: 24.0 µg/m³
103
Civic Centre, Kampala Central
1.2 km PM2.5: 36.5 µg/m³
121
Nakivubo Blue Primary School
1.2 km PM2.5: 43.8 µg/m³
82
Nakasero II, Kampala 66
1.2 km PM2.5: 26.7 µg/m³
82
Golf Course Kampala. Site 1. Training Area
1.6 km PM2.5: 27.0 µg/m³
99
Golf course Kampala. Site 2. playing ground
1.7 km PM2.5: 35.0 µg/m³
64
KCCA Central division HQ
1.8 km PM2.5: 18.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Kampala?

68 Bunamwaya 68 Nansana 68 Kireka 68 Kyengera 68 Kira 68 Kajansi 68 Kasangati 68 Wakiso 68 Mukono 68 Kakiri
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T17:20 UTC.