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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 19 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 27 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 26 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 6 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 275 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Bissau? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 19 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Bissau in the last 7 days was: 14 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) and the lowest: 2 (Monday, August 24, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Bissau? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Bissau is: 27 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Bissau? (ozone (O3))
26 (Good)

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

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

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

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM

Bissau

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Bissau

16-day weather forecast for Bissau: today around 28°C (rain), lows near 24°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 23 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Bissau

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Bissau today?

The current average PM2.5 across Bissau is about 19 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 Bissau?

Right now PM2.5 in Bissau averages about 19 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 Bissau?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Bissau was recorded on Thursday, August 27 (about 14 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Bissau today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Bissau?

Strong wind (about 23 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

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.