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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 18 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 19 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 17 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 8 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 200 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Butembo, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Butembo? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 18 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Butembo in the last 7 days was: 26 (Sunday, August 23, 2026) and the lowest: 13 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Butembo? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Butembo is: 19 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Butembo? (ozone (O3))
17 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Butembo

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Butembo

16-day weather forecast for Butembo: today around 27°C (partly cloudy), lows near 16°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Wind is light today (about 7 km/h) — pollutants can build up near the ground.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Butembo

The UV index in Butembo today is 9.2 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Butembo — compare nearby locations.

• Goma 35 µg/m³
• 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

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Butembo today?

The current average PM2.5 across Butembo is about 18 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Butembo?

Right now PM2.5 in Butembo averages about 18 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Butembo?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Butembo was recorded on Sunday, August 23 (about 26 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Butembo today?

The UV index in Butembo today is 9.2 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Butembo?

Wind is light today (about 7 km/h) — pollutants can build up near the ground.

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.