Air Quality in Port-Harcourt Today — Live AQI, PM2.5 & PM10, Smog, Weather and Forecast

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 19 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 21 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 31 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 6 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 344 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Port-Harcourt, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Port-Harcourt? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 19 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Port-Harcourt in the last 7 days was: 25 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 15 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Port-Harcourt? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Port-Harcourt is: 21 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Port-Harcourt? (ozone (O3))
31 (Good)

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

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

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

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM

Port-Harcourt

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Nigeria

16-day weather forecast for Nigeria: today around 29°C (rain), lows near 19°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 20 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Nigeria

The UV index in Nigeria today is 8.3 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Port-Harcourt — compare nearby locations.

• Lagos 16 µg/m³
• Kano 113 µg/m³
• Ibadan 22 µg/m³
• Kaduna 23 µg/m³
• Benin City 16 µg/m³
• Maiduguri 10 µg/m³
• Zaria 24 µg/m³
• Aba 27 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Port-Harcourt today?

The current average PM2.5 across Port-Harcourt is about 19 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Port-Harcourt?

Right now PM2.5 in Port-Harcourt averages about 19 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Port-Harcourt?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Port-Harcourt was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 25 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Port-Harcourt today?

The UV index in Port-Harcourt today is 8.3 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Port-Harcourt?

Strong wind (about 20 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.