Kunduz: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for Kunduz. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Kunduz:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 12 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 33 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 37 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 11 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 200 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Kunduz, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Kunduz? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 12 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Kunduz in the last 7 days was: 20 (Sunday, August 23, 2026) and the lowest: 9 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Kunduz? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Kunduz is: 33 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Kunduz? (ozone (O3))
37 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
11 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
1 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
200 (Good)

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

Kunduz

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Afghanistan

16-day weather forecast for Afghanistan: today around 36°C (clear sky), lows near 22°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 24 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Afghanistan

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

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Kunduz — compare nearby locations.

• Baghlān 8 µg/m³
• Kabul 6 µg/m³
• Kandahar District 45 µg/m³
• Mazari Sharif 14 µg/m³
• Herat 1 µg/m³
• Jalal-Abad 23 µg/m³
• Ghaznī 1 µg/m³
• Balkh 12 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Kunduz today?

The current average PM2.5 across Kunduz is about 12 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Kunduz?

Right now PM2.5 in Kunduz averages about 12 µg/m³ (“Good”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Kunduz?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Kunduz was recorded on Sunday, August 23 (about 20 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Kunduz today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Kunduz?

Strong wind (about 24 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

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.