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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 | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 55.4°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Wind | 3.4 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30.2 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 |  Nakuru, Nakuru | 75 |
| 2 | Nairobi, Nairobi | 63 |
(local time)
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live Nairobi aqi ranking
Real-time Nairobi air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kariobangi North Health Center | 88 |
| 2 | Sandalwood Lane | 79 |
| 3 | NYERERE ROAD | 73 |
| 4 | Nairobi National Park | 73 |
| 5 | Museum Express Way | 69 |
| 6 | EIK Office | 67 |
| 7 | ICRAF - WORLD AGROFORESTRY CENTER | 66 |
| 8 | UHURU HIGHWAY PARK | 66 |
| 9 | ABC EXPRESS WAY | 64 |
| 10 | Dandora Phase 4 | 62 |
(local time)
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US AQI
63
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Overview
What is the current air quality in Nairobi?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 63 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 15.5µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 16µg/m³ | |
| CO | 46µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Nairobi is currently 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tuesday, Jul 23 | Moderate 74 AQI US | | 73.4° 53.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Today | Moderate 63 AQI US | | 73.4° 53.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jul 25 | Moderate 62 AQI US | | 71.6° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Friday, Jul 26 | Moderate 65 AQI US | 40% | 77° 55.4° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Saturday, Jul 27 | Moderate 61 AQI US | 40% | 77° 57.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jul 28 | Moderate 57 AQI US |  | 78.8° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, Jul 29 | Moderate 61 AQI US | | 78.8° 55.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jul 30 | Moderate 65 AQI US | | 78.8° 57.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jul 31 | Moderate 63 AQI US | | 80.6° 59° | 6.7 mp/h |
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Nairobi air quality data attribution
5Contributors
- Nairobi County Government
6 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?
- Naivas Westland 22
- Sigona 22
- Eagle Plain Estate 27
- Kasarani Stadium 54
- JKIA EXPRESS WAY 2 58
- NYAYO ESTATE GATE B 60
- Eastern Bypass Express Way 61
- KMD Dagoretti Corner Nairobi 61
- Nyayo Stadium 61
- UNEP HQ, NOF 1 Offices 61
- Dandora Phase 4 62
- ABC EXPRESS WAY 64
- ICRAF - WORLD AGROFORESTRY CENTER 66
- UHURU HIGHWAY PARK 66
- EIK Office 67
- Museum Express Way 69
- NYERERE ROAD 73
- Nairobi National Park 73
- Sandalwood Lane 79
- Kariobangi North Health Center 88
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