Air Quality in Lusaka, Zambia

Clear
19.9°C · 32.6% humidity
19.9°
Feels 19.9°
54
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 4pm
54
54
54 7pm
54
54
54 10pm
54
34
34 1am
34
34
27 4am
27
27
27 7am
34
34
34 10am
34
34
54 1pm
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

21h · 3 stn

Lusaka'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.

32.6%
Humidity
36.6 km/h
Wind ESE
1019.0 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
54
13.5 µg/m³
PM10
31
34.3 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Lusaka?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

21h · 3 stations
PM2.513.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM1034.3 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Lusaka?

07-21
25.6° 11.6°
07-22
27.5° 16.4°
07-23
24.1° 13.9°
07-24
30.6° 14.8°
07-25
28.1° 16.4°
07-26
28.9° 18.1°
07-27
31.1° 13.5°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Lusaka?

185
Kafue Roundabout
2.4 km PM2.5: 120.5 µg/m³
107
Soweto Market. Lusaka Zambia
2.5 km PM2.5: 37.8 µg/m³
79
Kanyama residential area
4.3 km PM2.5: 25.2 µg/m³
155
Chunga Dumpsite
6.2 km PM2.5: 62.4 µg/m³
132
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
6.9 km PM2.5: 48.0 µg/m³
70
Bauleni Market
10.9 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³
64
3rd Street, Ibex Hill
13.1 km PM2.5: 18.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Lusaka?

54 Chunga 60 Namalombwe 45 Chisankane 45 Madido 45 Ntandabale 45 Chilanga Township 60 Lusaka West 45 Palabana 45 Nampundwe 45 Kafue
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T17:15 UTC.