Air Quality in Kampala, Uganda

Drizzle
24.9°C · 62.6% humidity
24.9°
Feels 24.9°
42
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 5am
54
54
42 8am
25
21
23 11am
22
23
23 2pm
24
24
24 5pm
25
27
27 8pm
34
54
54 11pm
54
54
54 2am
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

29h · 14 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.

62.6%
Humidity
51.1 km/h
Wind SSE
1016.0 hPa
Pressure
2.2
UV Moderate
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
42
10.0 µg/m³
PM10
31
34.3 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Kampala?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

29h · 14 stations
PM2.510.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1034.3 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX2.2
Moderate
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Kampala?

05-30
28.3° 18.6°
0.81 mm
05-31
28.6° 19.2°
0.62 mm
06-01
26.9° 19.8°
2.25 mm
06-02
26.9° 19.1°
1.44 mm
06-03
28.1° 19.9°
1.63 mm
06-04
29.0° 19.3°
0.44 mm
06-05
28.2° 20.2°
0.44 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Kampala?

68
Buganda Road P.S
0.6 km PM2.5: 20.2 µg/m³
67
KCCA Hall,Parliamentary Avenue
0.9 km PM2.5: 19.5 µg/m³
56
Embassy of France, Lumumba avenue
1.0 km PM2.5: 14.7 µg/m³
91
Civic Centre, Kampala Central
1.2 km PM2.5: 31.0 µg/m³
28
Nakivubo Blue Primary School
1.2 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³
117
Nakasero II, Kampala 66
1.2 km PM2.5: 41.9 µg/m³
55
Mukwano Road device 5
1.8 km PM2.5: 14.1 µg/m³
78
Makerere University Weather Station 94
2.0 km PM2.5: 25.0 µg/m³
69
Makerere University Weather Station 94
2.0 km PM2.5: 20.8 µg/m³
121
Makerere University Weather Station 94
2.0 km PM2.5: 43.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Kampala?

41 Bunamwaya 42 Nansana 42 Kireka 41 Kyengera 42 Kira 41 Kajansi 42 Kasangati 42 Wakiso 42 Mukono 42 Kakiri
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-30T05:14 UTC.