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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 | Broken clouds |
| Temperature | 69.8°F |
| Humidity | 49% |
| Wind | 12.7 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30.1 Hg |
Air pollution has cost an estimated760 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 | 81 |
| 2 | Nakuru, Nakuru | 78 |
(local time)
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live Nairobi aqi ranking
Real-time Nairobi air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kariobangi North Health Center | 167 |
| 2 | Dandora Phase 4 | 153 |
| 3 | ABC EXPRESS WAY | 82 |
| 4 | NYAYO ESTATE GATE B | 82 |
| 5 | KMD Dagoretti Corner Nairobi | 81 |
| 6 | NYERERE ROAD | 81 |
| 7 | Museum Express Way | 79 |
| 8 | Sandalwood Lane | 77 |
| 9 | UHURU HIGHWAY PARK | 77 |
| 10 | EIK Office | 71 |
(local time)
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US AQI
81
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Overview
What is the current air quality in Nairobi?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 81 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 25µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 18µg/m³ | |
| CO | 51µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5 concentration in Nairobi is currently 5 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Nairobi?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Sensitive groups should run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
Forecast
Nairobi air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jul 20 | Moderate 77 AQI US | | 68° 55.4° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jul 21 | Moderate 73 AQI US |  | 73.4° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, Jul 22 | Moderate 73 AQI US | | 71.6° 59° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Today | Moderate 81 AQI US | | 73.4° 53.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jul 24 | Moderate 61 AQI US | | 71.6° 57.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jul 25 | Moderate 63 AQI US | 30% | 77° 55.4° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Friday, Jul 26 | Moderate 59 AQI US | 30% | 77° 57.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Saturday, Jul 27 | Moderate 57 AQI US | | 77° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jul 28 | Moderate 61 AQI US | | 78.8° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, Jul 29 | Moderate 65 AQI US | | 78.8° 57.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
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Nairobi air quality data attribution
5Contributors
- Nairobi County Government
6 stations
Government Contributor
- UNEP
8 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?
- Sigona 38
- Eagle Plain Estate 41
- Naivas Westland 42
- Kasarani Stadium 55
- Nyayo Stadium 68
- Nairobi National Park 69
- EIK Office 71
- ICRAF - WORLD AGROFORESTRY CENTER 71
- UNEP HQ, NOF 1 Offices 71
- Sandalwood Lane 77
- UHURU HIGHWAY PARK 77
- Museum Express Way 79
- KMD Dagoretti Corner Nairobi 81
- NYERERE ROAD 81
- ABC EXPRESS WAY 82
- NYAYO ESTATE GATE B 82
- Dandora Phase 4 153
- Kariobangi North Health Center 167
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