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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 8 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 12 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 47 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 2 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 121 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Tanga City Council? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 8 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Tanga City Council in the last 7 days was: 10 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 5 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Tanga City Council? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Tanga City Council is: 12 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Tanga City Council? (ozone (O3))
47 (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))
121 (Good)

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

Quality of life in Tanga City Council

Tanga

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Tanga

16-day weather forecast for Tanga: today around 29°C (rain), lows near 22°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 23 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Tanga

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

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Tanga — compare nearby locations.

• MombasaKenya 7 µg/m³
• MalindiKenya 7 µg/m³
• Morogoro 10 µg/m³
• Moshi 11 µg/m³
• Dodoma 17 µg/m³
• Dar es Salaam 6 µg/m³
• Mwanza 3 µg/m³
• Zanzibar 5 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Tanga City Council today?

The current average PM2.5 across Tanga City Council is about 8 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Tanga City Council?

Right now PM2.5 in Tanga City Council averages about 8 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 Tanga City Council?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Tanga City Council was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 10 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Tanga City Council today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Tanga City Council?

Strong wind (about 23 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.