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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 25 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 27 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 56 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 3 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 232 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Mbeya? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 25 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Mbeya in the last 7 days was: 22 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026) and the lowest: 13 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Mbeya? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Mbeya is: 27 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Mbeya? (ozone (O3))
56 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Mbeya

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 Mbeya — compare nearby locations.

• Dar es Salaam 6 µg/m³
• Mwanza 3 µg/m³
• Zanzibar 5 µg/m³
• Arusha City 10 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 Mbeya today?

The current average PM2.5 across Mbeya is about 25 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 Mbeya?

Right now PM2.5 in Mbeya averages about 25 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 Mbeya?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Mbeya was recorded on Wednesday, August 26 (about 22 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Mbeya today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Mbeya?

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.