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

Latest air quality data: Mwene-Ditu

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

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 176 (Very bad Hazardous)
particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 180 (Very bad Hazardous)
ozone (O3) - 52 (Good)
nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 32 (Good)
sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 5 (Good)
carbon monoxide (CO) - 904 (Good)

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

AQI 6 Very bad Hazardous

What is the air quality in Mwene-Ditu today? Is the air polluted in Mwene-Ditu?. Is there smog?

Today (Thursday, August 27, 2026) air is severely polluted in Mwene-Ditu. Healthy people in Mwene-Ditu 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 Mwene-Ditu. Healthy individuals should avoid outdoor activities. Other residents should avoid outdoor activities in Mwene-Ditu.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Mwene-Ditu? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 176 (Very bad Hazardous) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Mwene-Ditu in the last 7 days was: 118 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) and the lowest: 52 (Monday, August 24, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Mwene-Ditu? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Mwene-Ditu is: 180 (Very bad Hazardous)

How is the O3 level today in Mwene-Ditu? (ozone (O3))
52 (Good)

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

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

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

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

PM2,5 176 (Very bad Hazardous)

PM10 180 (Very bad Hazardous)

O3 52 (Good)

NO2 32 (Good)

SO2 5 (Good)

CO 904 (Good)

Data on air pollution from recent days in Mwene-Ditu

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	118 Very bad Hazardous	84 Very Unhealthy	57 Unhealthy	52 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	86 Very Unhealthy	81 Very Unhealthy	76 Very Unhealthy	106 Very Unhealthy
pm10	122 Very Unhealthy	87 Unhealthy	60 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	55 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	90 Unhealthy	85 Unhealthy	79 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	110 Very Unhealthy
o3	120 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	115 Moderate	114 Moderate	130 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	136 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	163 Unhealthy	150 Unhealthy	128 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
no2	18 Good	14 Good	10 Good	6 Good	9 Good	8 Good	8 Good	17 Good
so2	4 Good	2 Good	2 Good	1 Good	2 Good	2 Good	2 Good	3 Good
co	588 Good	423 Good	400 Good	534 Good	619 Good	847 Good	590 Good	590 Good

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Mwene-Ditu

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

PM2,5 176 (Very bad Hazardous)

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust

PM10 180 (Very bad Hazardous)

particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust

O3 52 (Good)

ozone (O3)

NO2 32 (Good)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

SO2 5.2 (Good)

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

CO 904 (Good)

carbon monoxide (CO)

Mwene-Ditu

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	106	76	81	86	52	57	84	118
pm10	110	79	85	90	55	60	87	122
o3	128	150	163	136	130	114	115	120
no2	17	7.6	7.6	9.1	5.9	9.9	14	18
so2	3	2	2.4	2.3	1.4	1.6	2.5	3.5
co	590	590	847	619	534	400	423	588

* 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 Mwene-Ditu — compare nearby locations.

Kinshasa 28 µg/m³
Lubumbashi 38 µg/m³
Mbuji-Mayi 73 µg/m³
Kisangani 40 µg/m³
Kananga 161 µg/m³
Likasi 61 µg/m³
Kolwezi 59 µg/m³
Tshikapa 123 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Mwene-Ditu today?

The current average PM2.5 across Mwene-Ditu is about 176 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 Mwene-Ditu?

Right now PM2.5 in Mwene-Ditu averages about 176 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 Mwene-Ditu?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Mwene-Ditu was recorded on Thursday, August 27 (about 118 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Mwene-Ditu today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Mwene-Ditu?

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.