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

Latest air quality data: Tshikapa

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

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 123 (Very bad Hazardous)
particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 128 (Very Unhealthy)
ozone (O3) - 79 (Moderate)
nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 19 (Good)
sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 4 (Good)
carbon monoxide (CO) - 946 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Tshikapa, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 6.

AQI 6 Very bad Hazardous

What is the air quality in Tshikapa today? Is the air polluted in Tshikapa?. Is there smog?

Today (Thursday, August 27, 2026) air is severely polluted in Tshikapa. Healthy people in Tshikapa will experience reduced endurance in activities and may also show noticeably strong symptoms of respiratory problem. At the same time, other illnesses may be triggered in healthy people. Elders and the sick should remain indoors and avoid exercise in Tshikapa. Healthy individuals should avoid outdoor activities. Other residents should avoid outdoor activities in Tshikapa.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Tshikapa? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 123 (Very bad Hazardous) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Tshikapa in the last 7 days was: 168 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 67 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Tshikapa? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Tshikapa is: 128 (Very Unhealthy)

How is the O3 level today in Tshikapa? (ozone (O3))
79 (Moderate)

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

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

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

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

PM2,5 123 (Very bad Hazardous)

PM10 128 (Very Unhealthy)

O3 79 (Moderate)

NO2 19 (Good)

SO2 4 (Good)

CO 946 (Good)

Data on air pollution from recent days in Tshikapa

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
pm25	109 Very Unhealthy	82 Very Unhealthy	122 Very bad Hazardous	110 Very bad Hazardous	67 Unhealthy	80 Very Unhealthy	102 Very Unhealthy	168 Very bad Hazardous
pm10	114 Very Unhealthy	85 Unhealthy	127 Very Unhealthy	115 Very Unhealthy	70 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	84 Unhealthy	106 Unhealthy	175 Very bad Hazardous
o3	140 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	156 Unhealthy	174 Unhealthy	179 Unhealthy	170 Unhealthy	158 Unhealthy	172 Unhealthy	217 Very Unhealthy
no2	11 Good	7 Good	9 Good	9 Good	7 Good	7 Good	6 Good	10 Good
so2	3 Good	2 Good	4 Good	4 Good	3 Good	3 Good	3 Good	6 Good
co	827 Good	850 Good	1094 Good	1270 Good	860 Good	839 Good	1066 Good	1208 Good

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Tshikapa

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

PM2,5 123 (Very bad Hazardous)

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust

PM10 128 (Very Unhealthy)

particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust

O3 79 (Moderate)

ozone (O3)

NO2 19 (Good)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

SO2 4.3 (Good)

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

CO 946 (Good)

carbon monoxide (CO)

Tshikapa

index	2026-08-20	2026-08-21	2026-08-22	2026-08-23	2026-08-24	2026-08-25	2026-08-26	2026-08-27
pm25	168	102	80	67	110	122	82	109
pm10	175	106	84	70	115	127	85	114
o3	217	172	158	170	179	174	156	140
no2	9.5	6	6.7	6.5	8.8	9.1	6.6	11
so2	6.5	3.1	2.5	3	4.3	4	2.4	3.5
co	1208	1066	839	860	1270	1094	850	827

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

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Democratic Republic of the Congo

16-day weather forecast for Democratic Republic of the Congo: today around 37°C (rain), lows near 23°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 8 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Democratic Republic of the Congo

The UV index in Democratic Republic of the Congo today is 8.9 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Tshikapa — compare nearby locations.

Kananga 161 µg/m³
Kikwit 64 µg/m³
Kinshasa 28 µg/m³
BrazzavilleRepublic of the Congo 28 µg/m³
Lubumbashi 38 µg/m³
Mbuji-Mayi 73 µg/m³
Kisangani 40 µg/m³
Likasi 61 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Tshikapa today?

The current average PM2.5 across Tshikapa is about 123 µg/m³, rated “Very bad Hazardous”. Sensitive groups should limit time outdoors and consider a mask; everyone should reduce prolonged exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Tshikapa?

Right now PM2.5 in Tshikapa averages about 123 µg/m³ (“Very bad Hazardous”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Tshikapa?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Tshikapa was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 168 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Tshikapa today?

The UV index in Tshikapa today is 8.9 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Tshikapa?

A moderate breeze (about 8 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

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.