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Democratic Republic of the CongoAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Compare air quality across cities in this country. Explore PM2.5, PM10 and other pollutant concentrations, check data timestamps, and view recent trends and historical charts.
Democratic Republic of the Congo - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 17.3 µg/m³, PM10: 18.4 µg/m³, O₃: 33.1 µg/m³, NO₂: 4.6 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.7 µg/m³, CO: 231.8 µg/m³. Date range: October 23, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
Lowest PM2.5: Butembo (9.2 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Likasi (33.5 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on October 23, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
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20 citiesDemocratic Republic of the Congo↗
Kinshasa
PM2.524.7
PM1025.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 12.7O₃ 33
October 23, 202602:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Lubumbashi
PM2.528.9
PM1031
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 5.7O₃ 62
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Mbuji-Mayi
PM2.517.2
PM1017.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 6.5O₃ 20
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Kisangani
PM2.512.9
PM1013.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 3O₃ 10
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Kananga
PM2.515.4
PM1015.7
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 5.8O₃ 27
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Likasi
PM2.533.5
PM1035.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 7.4O₃ 45
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Kolwezi
PM2.513.2
PM1013.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 1.7O₃ 79
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Tshikapa
PM2.517.8
PM1018.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 3.3O₃ 30
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Bukavu
PM2.512.6
PM1014.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 3.5O₃ 40
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Mwene-Ditu
PM2.515.7
PM1016.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 2.8O₃ 42
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Kikwit
PM2.515.7
PM1016.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 3.4O₃ 42
October 23, 202602:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Mbandaka
PM2.511.6
PM1012
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 0.2O₃ 15
October 23, 202602:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Matadi
PM2.517.8
PM1021.1
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 2.6O₃ 39
October 23, 202602:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Uvira
PM2.516.5
PM1017.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 6.9O₃ 30
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Butembo
PM2.59.2
PM1010.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 5.6O₃ 12
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Gandajika
PM2.513.1
PM1013.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 3.5O₃ 31
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Kalemie
PM2.527.7
PM1028.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 10.3O₃ 31
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Goma
PM2.512.4
PM1014
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 4.1O₃ 40
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Kindu
PM2.518
PM1018.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 2.8O₃ 21
October 23, 202603:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo↗
Isiro
PM2.511.3
PM1013.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 1.1O₃ 13
October 23, 202603:00
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AVERAGE ACROSS AVAILABLE COUNTRY POINTS
Latest concentrations · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Particulate matter
18.4µg/m³Ozone
33.1µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
4.6µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
0.7µg/m³Carbon monoxide
231.8µg/m³Average of the latest available hour at each model point. This is neither a population-weighted nor a daily average.
DAILY DATA · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-10-22)
Averages across available points in the country. These are not population-weighted averages.
PM2.5Lowest 14.39 2026-10-16Highest 43.28 2026-09-042026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
PM10Lowest 15.33 2026-10-16Highest 45.29 2026-09-042026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
O₃Lowest 51.17 2026-10-20Highest 94.35 2026-09-042026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
NO₂Lowest 2.19 2026-10-18Highest 4.42 2026-09-022026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
SO₂Lowest 0.7 2026-10-18Highest 1.92 2026-09-042026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
COLowest 201.99 2026-10-19Highest 429.48 2026-09-052026-08-31 - 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 | 17.63 | 17.83 | 17.1 | 15.24 | 16.32 | 15.5 | 14.39 | 34.14 | 34.5 | 41.56 | 43.28 | 41.89 | 37.17 | 33.96 | 39.29 |
| PM10 | 19.04 | 19.08 | 18.16 | 16.46 | 17.63 | 16.6 | 15.33 | 35.98 | 36.32 | 43.53 | 45.29 | 43.93 | 39.02 | 35.69 | 41.13 |
| O₃ | 55.05 | 51.92 | 51.17 | 52.76 | 55.18 | 54.68 | 53.61 | 86.74 | 87.36 | 90.2 | 94.35 | 89.89 | 87.06 | 89.6 | 92.7 |
| NO₂ | 2.95 | 2.56 | 2.77 | 2.56 | 2.19 | 2.37 | 2.24 | 3.45 | 3.68 | 4.3 | 4.17 | 3.96 | 4.42 | 4.26 | 4.23 |
| SO₂ | 0.71 | 0.7 | 0.89 | 0.76 | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.9 | 1.51 | 1.58 | 1.72 | 1.92 | 1.79 | 1.24 | 1.21 | 1.29 |
| CO | 216.54 | 204.44 | 212.16 | 201.99 | 210.85 | 216.34 | 219.89 | 347.77 | 387.02 | 429.48 | 428.5 | 407.1 | 376.44 | 382.58 | 407.51 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
Environment and quality of life ratings · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Rwanda | Burundi | Uganda | Central African Republic | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 25% | 65% | 25% | 36% | 20% | 25% |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 33% | 71% | 35% | 34% | 40% | 42% |
| Air Pollution | 63% | 38% | 70% | 70% | 75% | 31% |
| Garbage Disposal | 10% | 80% | 10% | 19% | 20% | 25% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 21% | 65% | 25% | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 13% | 88% | 25% | 27% | 25% | 50% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 50% | 22% | 94% | 57% | 40% | 33% |
| Water Pollution | 88% | 43% | 85% | 73% | 80% | 75% |
WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Democratic Republic of the Congo · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 0.0001, 25.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo · October 20, 2026: minimum temperature 21.4°C, maximum 28.8°C. Wind: 10.7 km/h. Humidity: 64%.
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 | 28.8 | 21.4 | 28.8 | 21.4 | 8.3 | 3 | 64 | 93 |
| 2026-10-21 | 34.1 | 19.6 | 35.7 | 22.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 42 | 70 |
| 2026-10-22 | 34.5 | 21 | 34.5 | 22.3 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 44 | 97 |
| 2026-10-23 | 33.7 | 21.5 | 35.8 | 23.1 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 44 | 88 |
| 2026-10-24 | 22.7 | 20.7 | 24.6 | 20.7 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 98 | 100 |
| 2026-10-25 | 23.8 | 20.9 | 28.9 | 20.9 | 3 | 1.9 | 85 | 100 |
| 2026-10-26 | 21.9 | 19.9 | 27.9 | 20.7 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 94 | 100 |
| 2026-10-27 | 32.3 | 19.9 | 35.3 | 21.9 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 47 | 45 |
| 2026-10-28 | 27.3 | 21.2 | 33.5 | 23 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 66 | 100 |
| 2026-10-29 | 32 | 21.2 | 32 | 21.9 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 48 | 94 |
| 2026-10-30 | 22.1 | 20.2 | 27.5 | 20.9 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 99 | 100 |
| 2026-10-31 | 26.2 | 20.2 | 26.2 | 20.2 | 9.1 | 1.7 | 70 | 100 |
| 2026-11-01 | 23.7 | 20.3 | 28.7 | 21 | 1 | 2.4 | 82 | 100 |
| 2026-11-02 | 20.8 | 19.5 | 24.8 | 19.5 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 99 | 100 |
| 2026-11-03 | 29.5 | 20.1 | 32.7 | 22.4 | 13.9 | 1.4 | 55 | 76 |
| 2026-11-04 | 30.3 | 20.1 | 31.1 | 21.5 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 55 | 100 |
| 2026-11-05 | 30.8 | 20.3 | 32.5 | 22.2 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 52 | 91 |
| 2026-11-06 | 25.8 | 20 | 30.3 | 23.9 | 9.1 | 2.1 | 75 | 99 |
UV index by day · Democratic Republic of the Congo
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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Democratic Republic of the Congo · October 22, 2026: UV index: 7.7 .
| 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 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 8.1 | 3 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 9.4 | 8.1 | 7.6 | — |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Democratic Republic of the Congo · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 17.3 µg/m³, PM10: 18.4 µg/m³, O₃: 33.1 µg/m³, NO₂: 4.6 µg/m³, SO₂: 0.7 µg/m³, CO: 231.8 µg/m³. Date range: October 23, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
When was PM2.5 highest in Democratic Republic of the Congo over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 17.8 µg/m³ (October 21, 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.
Which cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo have the cleanest and most polluted air by PM2.5?
Lowest PM2.5: Butembo (9.2 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Likasi (33.5 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on October 23, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo?
For October 22, 2026, the forecast UV index is 7.7. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Democratic Republic of the Congo?
For October 20, 2026, forecast wind speed is 10.7 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.
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.