Smog in Afghanistan Today — Live Data: City AQI, PM2.5 & PM10, Weather Warnings and Forecast

Locations

Kabul

6.1 PM2.5 µg/m³

Good

PM10 13 NO₂ 11 O₃ 75

Kandahar District

45 PM2.5 µg/m³

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

PM10 270 NO₂ 1.6 O₃ 71

Mazari Sharif

14 PM2.5 µg/m³

Moderate

PM10 87 NO₂ 3.6 O₃ 53

Herat

1.2 PM2.5 µg/m³

Good

PM10 1.2 NO₂ 1 O₃ 76

Jalal-Abad

23 PM2.5 µg/m³

Moderate

PM10 32 NO₂ 3.5 O₃ 150

Kunduz

12 PM2.5 µg/m³

Good

PM10 33 NO₂ 11 O₃ 37

Ghaznī

1 PM2.5 µg/m³

Good

PM10 2.7 NO₂ 7.6 O₃ 26

Balkh

12 PM2.5 µg/m³

Good

PM10 58 NO₂ 4.5 O₃ 39

Baghlān

7.5 PM2.5 µg/m³

Good

PM10 29 NO₂ 3.8 O₃ 98

Gardez

9.8 PM2.5 µg/m³

Good

PM10 15 NO₂ 5.9 O₃ 77

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM

PM2,5 13 (Moderate)

PM10 54 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

O3 70 (Moderate)

NO2 5 (Good)

SO2 2 (Good)

CO 248 (Good)

index	2026-08-27	2026-08-26	2026-08-25	2026-08-24	2026-08-23	2026-08-22	2026-08-21	2026-08-20
PM2,5	11 Good	11 Good	9 Good	12 Good	22 Moderate	20 Moderate	16 Moderate	16 Moderate
PM10	47 Moderate	51 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	37 Moderate	48 Moderate	92 Unhealthy	91 Unhealthy	70 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	52 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
O3	96 Moderate	97 Moderate	98 Moderate	94 Moderate	95 Moderate	104 Moderate	110 Moderate	103 Moderate
NO2	3 Good	3 Good	3 Good	4 Good	2 Good	2 Good	2 Good	3 Good
SO2	2 Good	2 Good	2 Good	2 Good	2 Good	2 Good	2 Good	2 Good
CO	258 Good	240 Good	235 Good	233 Good	186 Good	147 Good	161 Good	198 Good

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Quality of life in Afghanistan

Green and Parks in the City

Afghanistan 35%

Pakistan: 49% Tajikistan: 66% Turkmenistan: 75% Uzbekistan: 62% Iran: 47%

Pleasure of spending time in the city

Afghanistan 24%

Pakistan: 43% Tajikistan: 69% Turkmenistan: 75% Uzbekistan: 54% Iran: 30%

Air Pollution

Afghanistan 78%

Pakistan: 64% Tajikistan: 52% Turkmenistan: 42% Uzbekistan: 53% Iran: 80%

Garbage Disposal

Afghanistan 26%

Pakistan: 34% Tajikistan: 52% Turkmenistan: 77% Uzbekistan: 45% Iran: 52%

Availability and quality of drinking water

Afghanistan 37%

Pakistan: 44% Tajikistan: 54% Turkmenistan: 71% Uzbekistan: 66% Iran: 59%

Cleanliness and tidiness

Afghanistan 32%

Pakistan: 40% Tajikistan: 67% Turkmenistan: 81% Uzbekistan: 53% Iran: 48%

Noise and Light pollution

Afghanistan 55%

Pakistan: 59% Tajikistan: 38% Turkmenistan: 23% Iran: 52%

Water Pollution

Afghanistan 74%

Pakistan: 70% Tajikistan: 52% Turkmenistan: 32% Uzbekistan: 51% Iran: 49%

Source: Numbeo

* Pollution data source: https://openaq.org (AirNow, StateAir_Kabul) The data is licensed under CC-By 4.0

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Afghanistan today?

The current average PM2.5 across Afghanistan is about 13 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Afghanistan?

Right now PM2.5 in Afghanistan averages about 13 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which cities in Afghanistan have the best and worst air quality now?

Kandahar District currently has the highest PM2.5 (45 µg/m³), while Ghaznī has the cleanest air (1 µg/m³).

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.

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The UV index in Afghanistan today is 8 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

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16-day weather forecast for Afghanistan: today around 36°C (clear sky), lows near 22°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day.