Air Quality in Lusaka West, Zambia

Clear
20.8°C · 29.9% humidity
20.8°
Feels 20.8°
60
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 4pm
54
54
60 7pm
62
63
52 10pm
52
53
53 1am
53
54
34 4am
34
34
34 7am
54
34
54 10am
54
54
54 1pm
54
66
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

21h · 3 stn

Lusaka West'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 Lusaka West is 1.1× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

29.9%
Humidity
38.6 km/h
Wind E
1018.3 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
60
16.35 µg/m³
PM10
31
34.3 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Lusaka West?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

21h · 3 stations
PM2.516.35 µg/m³ ×1.1 WHO
Moderate
PM1034.3 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Lusaka West?

07-21
26.6° 12.5°
07-22
28.4° 17.3°
07-23
25.0° 14.1°
07-24
31.6° 16.1°
07-25
29.1° 16.6°
07-26
29.8° 17.9°
07-27
31.7° 14.7°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Lusaka West?

155
Chunga Dumpsite
17.9 km PM2.5: 62.4 µg/m³
79
Kanyama residential area
19.3 km PM2.5: 25.2 µg/m³
107
Soweto Market. Lusaka Zambia
21.2 km PM2.5: 37.8 µg/m³
185
Kafue Roundabout
22.3 km PM2.5: 120.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Lusaka West?

60 Namalombwe 54 Chunga 54 Lusaka 45 Madido 45 Nampundwe 45 Chisankane 45 Chilanga Township 45 Ntandabale 45 Palabana 45 Kafue
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T17:16 UTC.