Fine particles
15.6µg/m³Moderate · 1 hourCAMS model • Open-Meteo
PraiaAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Check PM2.5 and PM10 particle levels alongside ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other gases. Compare the latest available concentrations with recent days and explore changes in air pollution through the available historical records.
Praia - latest available concentrations (October 23, 2026, 00:00 local time): PM2.5: 15.6 µg/m³, PM10: 29.7 µg/m³, O₃: 61 µg/m³, NO₂: 0.4 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.6 µg/m³, CO: 122 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
Air quality questions →Praia · Air pollutant concentrations
Data time: October 23, 2026 · 00:00 · local timeParticulate matter
29.7µg/m³Fair · 1 hourOzone
61µg/m³Fair · 1 hourNitrogen dioxide
0.4µg/m³Good · 1 hourSulphur dioxide
0.6µg/m³Good · 1 hourCarbon monoxide
122µg/m³PM2.5 vs PM10 - what is the difference? → · Models and monitoring stations →
DAILY DATA · Praia
Praia - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-10-22)
Concentrations of all available pollutants for this city.
PM2.5Lowest 10.78 2026-09-04Highest 48.77 2026-09-062026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
PM10Lowest 20.99 2026-10-22Highest 169.43 2026-09-062026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
O₃Lowest 50.5 2026-10-18Highest 68.58 2026-09-022026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
NO₂Lowest 0.4 2026-09-06Highest 0.95 2026-09-072026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
SO₂Lowest 0.55 2026-09-04Highest 1.16 2026-09-072026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
COLowest 99.75 2026-09-06Highest 134 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
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| Pollutant | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 11.5 | 15.84 | 17.79 | 20.1 | 16.4 | 19.5 | 22.68 | 47.61 | 48.77 | 16.26 | 10.78 | 19.42 | 12.9 | 19.58 | 19.18 |
| PM10 | 20.99 | 33.3 | 42.3 | 51.28 | 39.55 | 47.73 | 56.93 | 136.59 | 169.43 | 39.62 | 26.75 | 55.93 | 30.73 | 54.62 | 64.1 |
| O₃ | 60.54 | 57.96 | 61.04 | 53.08 | 50.5 | 54.38 | 59.96 | 64.46 | 66.79 | 59.83 | 52.96 | 66.79 | 68.58 | 65.33 | 65.92 |
| NO₂ | 0.62 | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.75 | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.81 | 0.95 | 0.4 | 0.58 | 0.72 | 0.59 | 0.53 | 0.68 | 0.57 |
| SO₂ | 0.63 | 0.73 | 0.87 | 1.05 | 0.95 | 1.05 | 0.99 | 1.16 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.63 | 0.76 | 0.63 |
| CO | 121.67 | 125.58 | 133.25 | 125.5 | 113.79 | 123.25 | 134 | 112.04 | 99.75 | 127.04 | 115.33 | 100.29 | 106.58 | 110.04 | 102.17 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
Air quality in nearby cities
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WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Cape Verde · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 15.1217, -23.6051. Forecast for a country reference point; conditions in the city may differ.
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Cape Verde · October 20, 2026: minimum temperature 23.3°C, maximum 27.8°C. Wind: 11.7 km/h. Humidity: 75%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 27.7 | 23.3 | 27.8 | 23.3 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 75 | 82 |
| 2026-10-21 | 28 | 22.6 | 28.8 | 24.1 | 4 | 4.8 | 75 | 66 |
| 2026-10-22 | 28.3 | 23.9 | 28.3 | 25.2 | 12.8 | 4.1 | 79 | 52 |
| 2026-10-23 | 28.5 | 24.8 | 28.6 | 24.8 | 1.9 | 5.9 | 79 | 100 |
| 2026-10-24 | 27.4 | 24.4 | 27.4 | 24.6 | 0.1 | 6.3 | 81 | 62 |
| 2026-10-25 | 27.1 | 24.1 | 27.5 | 24.3 | 0.6 | 5.9 | 79 | 50 |
| 2026-10-26 | 27.2 | 23.4 | 27.2 | 24.1 | 0.1 | 4.2 | 79 | 50 |
| 2026-10-27 | 27.4 | 23.3 | 27.7 | 24.7 | 0.1 | 4.1 | 74 | 30 |
| 2026-10-28 | 26.4 | 24 | 26.9 | 24.7 | 0.1 | 4.1 | 68 | 67 |
| 2026-10-29 | 26 | 23.8 | 26 | 24.5 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 69 | 100 |
| 2026-10-30 | 26.9 | 23.8 | 26.9 | 24.9 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 65 | 17 |
| 2026-10-31 | 26.6 | 24.5 | 26.6 | 25 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 69 | 92 |
| 2026-11-01 | 25.2 | 24 | 25.2 | 24.1 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 72 | 100 |
| 2026-11-02 | 25.9 | 24.2 | 26.8 | 25.1 | 0.2 | 4.5 | 65 | 81 |
| 2026-11-03 | 25.9 | 24.4 | 26 | 24.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 62 | 100 |
| 2026-11-04 | 26 | 23.8 | 26 | 24.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 66 | 46 |
| 2026-11-05 | 25.9 | 23.9 | 25.9 | 24.4 | 1.7 | 1 | 67 | 4 |
| 2026-11-06 | 25.7 | 23.9 | 25.7 | 25.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 70 | 27 |
UV index by day · Cape Verde
Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
SPF 30-50, hat and sunglasses are a must. Better to stay in the shade 11:00-15:00.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Cape Verde · October 22, 2026: UV index: 6.2 .
| Indicator | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-25 | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-30 | 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 6.2 | 6.9 | 4.2 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8 | 7.8 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 6.7 | 2.1 | 7.9 | 2.3 | 7.7 | 8 | — |
Sea temperature and waves · Cape Verde
Data for a selected coastal point.
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Cape Verde · October 22, 2026: Sea temperature (°C): 29.1 . Wave height (m): 1.1 .
| Indicator | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-25 | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-30 | 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29.1 | 29.3 | 29.1 | 29 | 28.9 | 28.9 | 28.8 | 28.6 | 28.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wave height (m) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sea temperature throughout the year · Cape Verde
Monthly climate values for a selected coastal area (°C).
25.1°Jan
24.3°Feb
24.1°Mar
24.8°Apr
25.3°May
25.8°Jun
26.9°Jul
28.1°Aug
28.9°Sep
28.8°Oct
27.6°Nov
26.3°Dec
| °C | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea | 25.1 | 24.3 | 24.1 | 24.8 | 25.3 | 25.8 | 26.9 | 28.1 | 28.9 | 28.8 | 27.6 | 26.3 |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Praia · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Praia?
Praia - latest available concentrations (October 23, 2026, 00:00 local time): PM2.5: 15.6 µg/m³, PM10: 29.7 µg/m³, O₃: 61 µg/m³, NO₂: 0.4 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.6 µg/m³, CO: 122 µg/m³. These are hourly CAMS model values for a point representing the city.
When was PM2.5 highest in Praia over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 22.7 µg/m³ (October 16, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before October 23, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Praia an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for Praia?
For October 22, 2026, the forecast UV index is 6.2. The UV section also shows the following available days. The forecast is for a country reference point (Cape Verde), not the city itself.
What wind speed is forecast for Praia?
For October 20, 2026, forecast wind speed is 11.7 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days. These data describe a country reference point (Cape Verde); local wind may differ.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.