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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 16 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 18 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 29 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 11 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 375 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Lagos? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 16 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Lagos in the last 7 days was: 20 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 13 (Thursday, August 27, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Lagos? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Lagos is: 18 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Lagos? (ozone (O3))
29 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Lagos

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Lagos

16-day weather forecast for Lagos: today around 27°C (cloudy), lows near 25°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 — Lagos

The UV index in Lagos today is 8.4 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Lagos — compare nearby locations.

• Abeokuta 15 µg/m³
• CotonouBenin 7 µg/m³
• Ibadan 22 µg/m³
• Kano 113 µg/m³
• Kaduna 23 µg/m³
• Port-Harcourt 19 µg/m³
• Benin City 16 µg/m³
• Maiduguri 10 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Lagos today?

The current average PM2.5 across Lagos is about 16 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 Lagos?

Right now PM2.5 in Lagos averages about 16 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 Lagos?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Lagos was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 20 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Lagos today?

The UV index in Lagos today is 8.4 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Lagos?

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.