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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 7 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 9 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 54 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 1 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 79 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Pemba? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 7 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Pemba in the last 7 days was: 14 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026) and the lowest: 6 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Pemba? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Pemba is: 9 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Pemba? (ozone (O3))
54 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Pemba

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 Pemba — compare nearby locations.

• Nampula 8 µg/m³
• Maputo 9 µg/m³
• Matola 9 µg/m³
• Beira 12 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 Pemba today?

The current average PM2.5 across Pemba is about 7 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Pemba?

Right now PM2.5 in Pemba averages about 7 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 Pemba?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Pemba was recorded on Wednesday, August 26 (about 14 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Pemba today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Pemba?

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.