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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 10 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 11 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 30 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 6 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 107 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Arusha City? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 10 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Arusha City in the last 7 days was: 23 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 6 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Arusha City? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Arusha City is: 11 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Arusha City? (ozone (O3))
30 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Arusha City

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Tanzania

16-day weather forecast for Tanzania: today around 30°C (clear sky), lows near 17°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 15 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Tanzania

The UV index in Tanzania today is 8.8 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Arusha City — compare nearby locations.

• Dar es Salaam 6 µg/m³
• Mwanza 3 µg/m³
• Zanzibar 5 µg/m³
• Mbeya 25 µg/m³
• Morogoro 10 µg/m³
• Tanga City Council 8 µg/m³
• Dodoma 17 µg/m³
• Kigoma 7 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Arusha City today?

The current average PM2.5 across Arusha City is about 10 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Arusha City?

Right now PM2.5 in Arusha City averages about 10 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 Arusha City?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Arusha City was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 23 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Arusha City today?

The UV index in Arusha City today is 8.8 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Arusha City?

A moderate breeze (about 15 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.