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Air quality in Nairobi
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Nairobi
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Real-time Nairobi air pollution map
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What is the current weather in Nairobi?
| Weather | Few clouds |
| Temperature | 60.8°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Wind | 2.9 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30.1 Hg |
Air pollution has cost an estimated780 deaths*in Nairobi in 2024Find out more*Air pollution also cost approximately $120,000,000 USD in Nairobi in 2024.
live aqi city ranking
Real-time Kenya city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nairobi, Nairobi | 157 |
| 2 | Nakuru, Nakuru | 93 |
(local time)
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live Nairobi aqi ranking
Real-time Nairobi air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Museum Express Way | 187 |
| 2 | ABC EXPRESS WAY | 181 |
| 3 | Sandalwood Lane | 167 |
| 4 | Kariobangi North Health Center | 165 |
| 5 | Premier Industries | 165 |
| 6 | Eastern Bypass Express Way | 162 |
| 7 | KMD Dagoretti Corner Nairobi | 161 |
| 8 | ICRAF - WORLD AGROFORESTRY CENTER | 158 |
| 9 | UNEP HQ, NOF 1 Offices | 158 |
| 10 | Dandora Phase 4 | 157 |
(local time)
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US AQI
157
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Unhealthy
Overview
What is the current air quality in Nairobi?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Unhealthy | 157 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 64.5µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 48.7µg/m³ | |
| CO | 55.3µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Nairobi is currently 12.9 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Nairobi?
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Forecast
Nairobi air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Jul 22 | Moderate 73 AQI US  |  | 71.6° 59° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jul 23 | Moderate 72 AQI US | | 73.4° 53.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Today | Unhealthy 157 AQI US | |||
| Thursday, Jul 25 | Unhealthy for sensitive groups 146 AQI US  | | 69.8° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Friday, Jul 26 | Moderate 67 AQI US |  60% | 75.2° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, Jul 27 | Moderate 66 AQI US | | 77° 57.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jul 28 | Moderate 63 AQI US | | 77° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, Jul 29 | Moderate 58 AQI US | | 77° 57.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jul 30 | Moderate 64 AQI US | | 78.8° 57.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jul 31 | Moderate 63 AQI US | 20% | 78.8° 57.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
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Nairobi air quality data attribution
5Contributors
- Nairobi County Government
7 stations
Government Contributor
- UNEP
10 stations
Non-profit organization Contributor
- HewaSafi
1 station
Educational Contributor
- Safaricom
1 station
Corporate Contributor
- 1 Anonymous contributor
1 station
Anonymous Contributor
Data validated and calibrated by IQAirWhere is the cleanest air quality in Nairobi?
- Eagle Plain Estate 71
- Sigona 80
- Nyayo Stadium 82
- Kasarani Stadium 87
- Naivas Westland 93
- NYAYO ESTATE GATE B 129
- EIK Office 136
- JKIA EXPRESS WAY 2 144
- UHURU HIGHWAY PARK 144
- NYERERE ROAD 147
- Nairobi National Park 155
- Dandora Phase 4 157
- ICRAF - WORLD AGROFORESTRY CENTER 158
- UNEP HQ, NOF 1 Offices 158
- KMD Dagoretti Corner Nairobi 161
- Eastern Bypass Express Way 162
- Kariobangi North Health Center 165
- Premier Industries 165
- Sandalwood Lane 167
- ABC EXPRESS WAY 181
- Museum Express Way 187
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