Air Quality in Tharaka-Nithi County Today — Live AQI, PM2.5 & PM10, Smog, Weather and Forecast

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 6 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 8 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 51 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 2 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 98 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Tharaka-Nithi County, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 1.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Tharaka-Nithi County? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 6 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Tharaka-Nithi County in the last 7 days was: 16 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 3 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Tharaka-Nithi County? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Tharaka-Nithi County is: 8 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Tharaka-Nithi County? (ozone (O3))
51 (Good)

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

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

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

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Tharaka-Nithi County

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Kenya

16-day weather forecast for Kenya: today around 32°C (cloudy), lows near 18°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 21 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Kenya

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

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Tharaka-Nithi County — compare nearby locations.

• Thika 7 µg/m³
• Nairobi 9 µg/m³
• Nakuru 5 µg/m³
• Eldoret 27 µg/m³
• MoshiTanzania 11 µg/m³
• Mombasa 7 µg/m³
• Kisumu 34 µg/m³
• Malindi 7 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Tharaka-Nithi County today?

The current average PM2.5 across Tharaka-Nithi County is about 6 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Tharaka-Nithi County?

Right now PM2.5 in Tharaka-Nithi County averages about 6 µg/m³ (“Good”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Tharaka-Nithi County?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Tharaka-Nithi County was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 16 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Tharaka-Nithi County today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Tharaka-Nithi County?

Strong wind (about 21 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.