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

Latest air quality data: Likasi

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

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 61 (Unhealthy)
particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 64 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
ozone (O3) - 102 (Moderate)
nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 6 (Good)
sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 3 (Good)
carbon monoxide (CO) - 539 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Likasi, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 4.

AQI 4 Unhealthy

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

Today (Thursday, August 27, 2026) air quality is poor in Likasi. Poor air quality in Likasi may cause breathing discomfort to people exposed and discomfort to people with heart disease. Children, seniors and individuals with respiratory or heart diseases should avoid sustained and high-intensity outdoor exercises in Likasi. Other residents should moderately reduce outdoor activities in Likasi.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Likasi? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 61 (Unhealthy) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Likasi in the last 7 days was: 59 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 29 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Likasi? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Likasi is: 64 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

How is the O3 level today in Likasi? (ozone (O3))
102 (Moderate)

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

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

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

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

PM2,5 61 (Unhealthy)

PM10 64 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

O3 102 (Moderate)

NO2 6 (Good)

SO2 3 (Good)

CO 539 (Good)

Data on air pollution from recent days in Likasi

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	47 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	53 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	36 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	32 Moderate	29 Moderate	37 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	59 Unhealthy	59 Unhealthy
pm10	49 Moderate	56 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	38 Moderate	34 Moderate	31 Moderate	39 Moderate	62 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	62 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
o3	122 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	122 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	104 Moderate	93 Moderate	90 Moderate	101 Moderate	122 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	111 Moderate
no2	4 Good	4 Good	4 Good	4 Good	5 Good	5 Good	9 Good	11 Good
so2	2 Good	2 Good	1 Good	1 Good	1 Good	1 Good	2 Good	2 Good
co	380 Good	390 Good	325 Good	285 Good	260 Good	367 Good	484 Good	355 Good

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Likasi

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

PM2,5 61 (Unhealthy)

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust

PM10 64 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust

O3 102 (Moderate)

ozone (O3)

NO2 6.2 (Good)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

SO2 2.7 (Good)

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

CO 539 (Good)

carbon monoxide (CO)

Likasi

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	59	59	37	29	32	36	53	47
pm10	62	62	39	31	34	38	56	49
o3	111	122	101	90	93	104	122	122
no2	11	9.1	5.3	5.5	4.5	3.6	4.3	3.7
so2	2.5	2.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	2.5	1.8
co	355	484	367	260	285	325	390	380

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

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Likasi

16-day weather forecast for Likasi: today around 31°C (partly cloudy), lows near 18°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 16 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Likasi

The UV index in Likasi today is 8.5 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Likasi — compare nearby locations.

Lubumbashi 38 µg/m³
Kolwezi 59 µg/m³
ChingolaZambia 27 µg/m³
MufuliraZambia 27 µg/m³
KitweZambia 28 µg/m³
LuanshyaZambia 28 µg/m³
Kinshasa 28 µg/m³
Mbuji-Mayi 73 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Likasi today?

The current average PM2.5 across Likasi is about 61 µg/m³, rated “Unhealthy”. Sensitive groups should limit time outdoors and consider a mask; everyone should reduce prolonged exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Likasi?

Right now PM2.5 in Likasi averages about 61 µg/m³ (“Unhealthy”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Likasi?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Likasi was recorded on Friday, August 21 (about 59 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Likasi today?

The UV index in Likasi today is 8.5 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Likasi?

A moderate breeze (about 16 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.