Air Quality in Lusaka, Zambia

Windy
23.7°C · 27.6% humidity
23.7°
Feels 23.7°
45
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 2am
54
34
45 5am
42
40
38 8am
37
56
55 11am
55
55
55 2pm
54
54
54 5pm
54
54
54 8pm
54
54
54 11pm
54
34
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

41h · 6 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.

27.6%
Humidity
85.1 km/h
Wind E
1016.5 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
45
10.85 µg/m³
PM10
19
20.55 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Lusaka?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

41h · 6 stations
PM2.510.85 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1020.55 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Lusaka?

09-07
33.6° 23.7°
09-08
35.6° 17.0°
09-09
30.8° 14.4°
09-10
35.8° 18.9°
09-11
35.5° 20.5°
09-12
36.3° 21.3°
09-13
32.6° 16.6°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Lusaka?

154
Kafue Roundabout
2.4 km PM2.5: 62.2 µg/m³
113
Kanyama residential area
4.3 km PM2.5: 40.4 µg/m³
65
Chunga Dumpsite
6.2 km PM2.5: 18.6 µg/m³
155
Light Industrial Area (along Mungwi road)
6.3 km PM2.5: 63.1 µg/m³
72
Roma Commercial Park, Lusaka Zambia
6.4 km PM2.5: 22.1 µg/m³
153
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
6.9 km PM2.5: 59.9 µg/m³
103
Bauleni Market
10.9 km PM2.5: 36.5 µg/m³
56
3rd Street, Ibex Hill
13.1 km PM2.5: 14.3 µg/m³
69
Kabwe RoundAbout, Lusaka, Zambia
22.3 km PM2.5: 20.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Lusaka?

45 Chunga 54 Namalombwe 45 Chisankane 45 Madido 45 Ntandabale 45 Chilanga Township 54 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 2026-09-07T03:16 UTC.