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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 40 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 40 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 30 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 5 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 363 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Kisangani, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 3.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Kisangani? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 40 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Kisangani in the last 7 days was: 42 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) and the lowest: 19 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Kisangani? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Kisangani is: 40 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Kisangani? (ozone (O3))
30 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Kisangani

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

🌦️ 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 Kisangani — compare nearby locations.

• Kinshasa 28 µg/m³
• Lubumbashi 38 µg/m³
• Mbuji-Mayi 73 µg/m³
• Kananga 161 µg/m³
• Likasi 61 µg/m³
• Kolwezi 59 µg/m³
• Tshikapa 123 µg/m³
• Bukavu 12 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Kisangani today?

The current average PM2.5 across Kisangani is about 40 µg/m³, rated “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Kisangani?

Right now PM2.5 in Kisangani averages about 40 µg/m³ (“Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Kisangani?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Kisangani was recorded on Thursday, August 27 (about 42 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Kisangani today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Kisangani?

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.