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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 11 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 16 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 61 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 2 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 89 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Xai-Xai? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 11 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Xai-Xai in the last 7 days was: 13 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) and the lowest: 4 (Saturday, August 22, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Xai-Xai? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Xai-Xai is: 16 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Xai-Xai? (ozone (O3))
61 (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))
89 (Good)

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

Xai-Xai

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Mozambique

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

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Mozambique

The UV index in Mozambique today is 7.5 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Xai-Xai — compare nearby locations.

• Maputo 9 µg/m³
• Matola 9 µg/m³
• Beira 12 µg/m³
• Nampula 8 µg/m³
• Chimoio 9 µg/m³
• Nacala 10 µg/m³
• Quelimane 10 µg/m³
• Tete 10 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Xai-Xai today?

The current average PM2.5 across Xai-Xai is about 11 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Xai-Xai?

Right now PM2.5 in Xai-Xai averages about 11 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 Xai-Xai?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Xai-Xai was recorded on Thursday, August 27 (about 13 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Xai-Xai today?

The UV index in Xai-Xai today is 7.5 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Xai-Xai?

Strong wind (about 18 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.