Air Quality in Mbarara, Uganda

Clear
24.7°C · 43.9% humidity
24.7°
Feels 24.7°
74
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
84 6am
84
84
74 9am
48
49
31 12pm
32
32
53 3pm
33
33
54 6pm
54
54
54 9pm
54
66
66 12am
66
66
66 3am
83
83
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 15 stn

Mbarara'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 Mbarara is 1.5× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

43.9%
Humidity
16.0 km/h
Wind S
1014.6 hPa
Pressure
6.9
UV High
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
74
23.15 µg/m³
PM10
51
54.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Mbarara?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 15 stations
PM2.523.15 µg/m³ ×1.5 WHO
Moderate
PM1054.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX6.9
High
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Mbarara?

09-07
31.0° 19.5°
0.31 mm
09-08
31.6° 17.3°
0.56 mm
09-09
29.2° 19.5°
1.19 mm
09-10
30.0° 18.1°
1.44 mm
09-11
30.8° 20.2°
0.31 mm
09-12
26.5° 19.2°
0.62 mm
09-13
30.4° 19.6°
0.56 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Mbarara?

84
Rwebikona
1.7 km PM2.5: 27.7 µg/m³
95
Nyamityobora
1.8 km PM2.5: 32.9 µg/m³
67
Mbarara Central Market
2.1 km PM2.5: 19.6 µg/m³
54
Mbarara Central
2.1 km PM2.5: 13.6 µg/m³
45
Kakiika
2.5 km PM2.5: 10.9 µg/m³
60
Nyamitanga
3.1 km PM2.5: 16.5 µg/m³
114
Katete
3.9 km PM2.5: 40.9 µg/m³
140
Ruti Mbarara
4.2 km PM2.5: 51.3 µg/m³
72
Mbarara University, Mbarara
5.1 km PM2.5: 22.1 µg/m³
99
Bishop Stuart University
5.6 km PM2.5: 35.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Mbarara?

66 Bwizibwera 68 Kinoni 60 Rutoma 89 Isingiro 89 Iryango 89 Nakivale Refugee Camp 99 Nyachera 99 Mabare 89 Ntungamo 77 Ibanda
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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.