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59.5µg/m³CAMS model • Open-Meteo
NigeriaAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Compare air quality across cities in this country. Explore PM2.5, PM10 and other pollutant concentrations, check data timestamps, and view recent trends and historical charts.
Nigeria - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 59.5 µg/m³, PM10: 90 µg/m³, O₃: 31.1 µg/m³, NO₂: 16.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 3.1 µg/m³, CO: 746.5 µg/m³. Date range: October 23, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
Lowest PM2.5: Calabar Municipal (10.1 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Kano (298 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on October 23, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
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20 citiesNigeria↗
Lagos
PM2.518.5
PM1023.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 15.3O₃ 26
October 23, 202602:00
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Kano
PM2.5298
PM10395.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · Extremely poorNO₂ 65.2O₃ 7
October 23, 202602:00
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Ibadan
PM2.531.8
PM1036.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 15.6O₃ 26
October 23, 202602:00
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Kaduna
PM2.578.2
PM10194.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · PoorNO₂ 8O₃ 50
October 23, 202602:00
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Port-Harcourt
PM2.527.4
PM1029.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 11.8O₃ 23
October 23, 202602:00
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Benin City
PM2.523.3
PM1030.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 14.2O₃ 19
October 23, 202602:00
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Maiduguri
PM2.524.2
PM1047.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 4.9O₃ 42
October 23, 202602:00
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Zaria
PM2.5122
PM10238.4
µg/m³
PM2.5 · Very poorNO₂ 22.7O₃ 46
October 23, 202602:00
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Aba
PM2.532.1
PM1034.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 11.5O₃ 24
October 23, 202602:00
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Jos
PM2.560.5
PM10114.1
µg/m³
PM2.5 · PoorNO₂ 11.4O₃ 41
October 23, 202602:00
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Ilorin
PM2.534.8
PM1044.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 6.2O₃ 53
October 23, 202602:00
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Oyo
PM2.531
PM1035.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 9.3O₃ 48
October 23, 202602:00
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Enugu
PM2.553.6
PM1057
µg/m³
PM2.5 · PoorNO₂ 8.5O₃ 39
October 23, 202602:00
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Abeokuta
PM2.523.3
PM1027.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 10.9O₃ 29
October 23, 202602:00
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Abuja
PM2.591.7
PM10129.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · Very poorNO₂ 38.5O₃ 20
October 23, 202602:00
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Sokoto
PM2.5131.8
PM10234.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · Very poorNO₂ 24O₃ 18
October 23, 202602:00
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Onitsha
PM2.532
PM1035.3
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 7.2O₃ 25
October 23, 202602:00
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Warri
PM2.531.4
PM1039.7
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 6O₃ 34
October 23, 202602:00
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Ikorodu
PM2.534.5
PM1039.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 29.6O₃ 14
October 23, 202602:00
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Calabar Municipal
PM2.510.1
PM1012.7
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 2.4O₃ 38
October 23, 202602:00
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AVERAGE ACROSS AVAILABLE COUNTRY POINTS
Latest concentrations · Nigeria
Particulate matter
90µg/m³Ozone
31.1µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
16.2µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
3.1µg/m³Carbon monoxide
746.5µg/m³Average of the latest available hour at each model point. This is neither a population-weighted nor a daily average.
DAILY DATA · Nigeria
Nigeria - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-10-22)
Averages across available points in the country. These are not population-weighted averages.
PM2.5Lowest 21.29 2026-09-02Highest 54.89 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
PM10Lowest 27.99 2026-08-31Highest 100.67 2026-10-222026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
O₃Lowest 47.47 2026-09-07Highest 60.12 2026-10-222026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
NO₂Lowest 6.23 2026-09-06Highest 15 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
SO₂Lowest 1.6 2026-09-02Highest 3.03 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
COLowest 513.16 2026-09-05Highest 720.35 2026-10-162026-08-31 - 2026-10-22
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| Pollutant | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 48.95 | 42.78 | 43.77 | 48.65 | 43.5 | 42.95 | 54.89 | 28.02 | 21.65 | 22.72 | 23.79 | 26.05 | 21.29 | 29.63 | 22.37 |
| PM10 | 100.67 | 93.34 | 86.46 | 87.7 | 81.51 | 84.18 | 97.89 | 38.11 | 31.4 | 31.77 | 29.92 | 33.19 | 29.68 | 37.94 | 27.99 |
| O₃ | 60.12 | 58.7 | 56.68 | 54.81 | 52.88 | 53.12 | 56.17 | 47.47 | 53.93 | 57.88 | 56.31 | 56.75 | 55.8 | 57.46 | 56.09 |
| NO₂ | 11.08 | 9.92 | 11.31 | 11.83 | 9.62 | 10.09 | 15 | 9.08 | 6.23 | 7.12 | 8.09 | 8.82 | 7.75 | 9.27 | 7.38 |
| SO₂ | 2.34 | 2.06 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.15 | 2.17 | 3.03 | 2.04 | 1.65 | 1.76 | 1.87 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.87 |
| CO | 590.76 | 629.6 | 643.9 | 694.16 | 559.81 | 552.25 | 720.35 | 576.13 | 526.16 | 513.16 | 536.01 | 597.39 | 566.48 | 566.85 | 540.21 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
Environment and quality of life ratings · Nigeria
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Nigeria | Cameroon | Benin | Niger | Togo | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 33% | 34% | 50% | 58% | 38% | 39% |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 27% | 22% | 25% | 58% | 38% | 50% |
| Air Pollution | 80% | 84% | 88% | 58% | 70% | 46% |
| Garbage Disposal | 26% | 12% | 0% | 50% | 38% | 39% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 36% | 27% | 13% | 42% | 25% | 43% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 27% | 22% | 0% | 42% | 25% | 43% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 72% | 58% | 75% | 33% | 69% | 64% |
| Water Pollution | 80% | 91% | 75% | 67% | 81% | 43% |
WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Nigeria · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 10, 8.
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Nigeria · October 20, 2026: minimum temperature 20.9°C, maximum 31.8°C. Wind: 17.6 km/h. Humidity: 26%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 31.1 | 20.9 | 31.8 | 23 | 0.3 | 4.9 | 26 | 95 |
| 2026-10-21 | 30.8 | 20.4 | 31.8 | 22.2 | 0.1 | 5.2 | 25 | 99 |
| 2026-10-22 | 31.2 | 20.2 | 32.1 | 21.6 | 0.1 | 5 | 24 | 91 |
| 2026-10-23 | 31.1 | 19.5 | 32.5 | 21.6 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 25 | 82 |
| 2026-10-24 | 31.1 | 19.6 | 32.4 | 22.2 | 7.5 | 2.4 | 34 | 100 |
| 2026-10-25 | 32.4 | 19.8 | 32.4 | 22.1 | — | 2.4 | 19 | 98 |
| 2026-10-26 | 33.6 | 19.8 | 33.6 | 23.6 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 27 | 20 |
| 2026-10-27 | 32.8 | 21.3 | 32.8 | 22.8 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 34 | 35 |
| 2026-10-28 | 26 | 21.3 | 26 | 21.3 | 5.3 | 2.6 | 69 | 86 |
| 2026-10-29 | 22.7 | 20.4 | 25.7 | 20.8 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 81 | 100 |
| 2026-10-30 | 29.9 | 19.2 | 31.2 | 21.8 | 0.3 | 3.7 | 43 | 80 |
| 2026-10-31 | 33.1 | 19.7 | 33.1 | 23.2 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 31 | 60 |
| 2026-11-01 | 30.7 | 20.9 | 30.7 | 21.5 | 11.1 | 3 | 47 | 79 |
| 2026-11-02 | 30.3 | 20.7 | 30.3 | 23.3 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 50 | 92 |
| 2026-11-03 | 30.4 | 20.6 | 30.5 | 22.5 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 49 | 64 |
| 2026-11-04 | 30.9 | 20.9 | 31.2 | 23.2 | 1.9 | 2 | 42 | 94 |
| 2026-11-05 | 30.2 | 21.6 | 30.6 | 22.5 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 48 | 90 |
| 2026-11-06 | 32 | 19.7 | 33 | 24.6 | — | 3.2 | 32 | 3 |
UV index by day · Nigeria
Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
SPF 30-50, hat and sunglasses are a must. Better to stay in the shade 11:00-15:00.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Nigeria · October 22, 2026: UV index: 7 .
| Indicator | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-25 | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-30 | 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-01 | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 7 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 4.4 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 6.4 | — |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Nigeria · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Nigeria?
Nigeria - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 59.5 µg/m³, PM10: 90 µg/m³, O₃: 31.1 µg/m³, NO₂: 16.2 µg/m³, SO₂: 3.1 µg/m³, CO: 746.5 µg/m³. Date range: October 23, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
When was PM2.5 highest in Nigeria over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 54.9 µg/m³ (October 16, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before October 23, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
Which cities in Nigeria have the cleanest and most polluted air by PM2.5?
Lowest PM2.5: Calabar Municipal (10.1 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Kano (298 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on October 23, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Nigeria an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for Nigeria?
For October 22, 2026, the forecast UV index is 7. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Nigeria?
For October 20, 2026, forecast wind speed is 17.6 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.