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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 5 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 8 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 50 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 2 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 84 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Zanzibar? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 5 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Zanzibar in the last 7 days was: 9 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 5 (Monday, August 24, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Zanzibar? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Zanzibar is: 8 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Zanzibar? (ozone (O3))
50 (Good)

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

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

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

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Quality of life in Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Zanzibar

16-day weather forecast for Zanzibar: today around 28°C (rain), lows near 22°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 17 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Zanzibar

The UV index in Zanzibar today is 8 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Zanzibar — compare nearby locations.

• Tanga City Council 8 µg/m³
• Morogoro 10 µg/m³
• MombasaKenya 7 µg/m³
• MalindiKenya 7 µg/m³
• Moshi 11 µg/m³
• Dodoma 17 µg/m³
• Dar es Salaam 6 µg/m³
• Mwanza 3 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Zanzibar today?

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

What is the current PM2.5 level in Zanzibar?

Right now PM2.5 in Zanzibar averages about 5 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 Zanzibar?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Zanzibar was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 9 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Zanzibar today?

The UV index in Zanzibar today is 8 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Zanzibar?

A moderate breeze (about 17 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

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.