Air Quality in Lusaka, Zambia

Windy
39.0°C · 9.9% humidity
39.0°
Feels 39.0°
27
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 1 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.

9.9%
Humidity
69.7 km/h
Wind E
1003.9 hPa
Pressure
0.0
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
27
6.5 µg/m³
PM10
25
27.4 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Lusaka?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 1 station
PM2.56.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1027.4 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.0
Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Lusaka?

11-01
39.0° 22.3°
0.5 mm
11-02
29.3° 22.8°
11-03
28.6° 20.3°
0.94 mm
11-04
34.2° 22.7°
1.31 mm
11-05
35.9° 21.6°
11-06
29.4° 22.5°
0.94 mm
11-07
31.5° 18.4°
7.75 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 4.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Lusaka?

51
Chunga Dumpsite
6.2 km PM2.5: 12.3 µg/m³
139
Light Industrial Area (along Mungwi road)
6.3 km PM2.5: 51.0 µg/m³
78
Roma Commercial Park, Lusaka Zambia
6.4 km PM2.5: 25.0 µg/m³
139
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
6.9 km PM2.5: 51.1 µg/m³
42
Bauleni Market
10.9 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Lusaka?

27 Chunga 27 Namalombwe 27 Chisankane 27 Madido 27 Ntandabale 27 Chilanga Township 27 Lusaka West 27 Palabana 41 Nampundwe 41 Kafue
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-11-01T09:25 UTC.