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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 9 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 13 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 49 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 3 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 83 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Maputo? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 9 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Maputo in the last 7 days was: 13 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 6 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Maputo? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Maputo is: 13 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Maputo? (ozone (O3))
49 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Quality of life in Maputo

Maputo

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Maputo

16-day weather forecast for Maputo: today around 27°C (clear sky), lows near 17°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 — Maputo

The UV index in Maputo today is 5.3 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 40 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Maputo — compare nearby locations.

• Matola 9 µg/m³
• ManziniSwaziland 8 µg/m³
• WitbankSouth Africa 25 µg/m³
• Maxixe 9 µg/m³
• Beira 12 µg/m³
• Nampula 8 µg/m³
• Chimoio 9 µg/m³
• Nacala 10 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Maputo today?

The current average PM2.5 across Maputo is about 9 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Maputo?

Right now PM2.5 in Maputo averages about 9 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 Maputo?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Maputo was recorded on Friday, August 21 (about 13 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Maputo today?

The UV index in Maputo today is 5.3 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 40 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Maputo?

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.