Air Quality in Mbale, Kenya

Drizzle
16.1°C · 79.9% humidity
16.1°
Feels 16.1°
68
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 6am
54
54
68 9am
64
61
59 12pm
58
57
56 3pm
35
35
55 6pm
54
66
66 9pm
66
66
66 12am
66
66
66 3am
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

30h · 5 stn

Mbale's air quality is influenced by vehicle emissions, biomass burning, dust, and industrial activity. Dry seasons and Harmattan winds can significantly elevate particulate pollution levels. Current PM2.5 concentration in Mbale is 1.4× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

79.9%
Humidity
8.5 km/h
Wind N
1016.5 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
68
20.3 µg/m³
PM10
51
54.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Mbale?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

30h · 5 stations
PM2.520.3 µg/m³ ×1.4 WHO
Moderate
PM1054.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Mbale?

08-03
25.9° 14.6°
2.25 mm
08-04
27.3° 15.9°
1.75 mm
08-05
22.8° 15.3°
2.31 mm
08-06
25.9° 14.9°
2.56 mm
08-07
25.7° 16.9°
0.81 mm
08-08
25.7° 18.2°
0.62 mm
08-09
26.9° 15.8°
0.31 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Mbale?

72
Ukweli - Kajulu ward
14.7 km PM2.5: 22.0 µg/m³
163
Kisumu International Airport
18.1 km PM2.5: 79.7 µg/m³
133
Jomo Kenyatta Highway Kaloleni (JOOTRH)
19.3 km PM2.5: 48.3 µg/m³
135
Ang'awa Avenue
20.3 km PM2.5: 49.3 µg/m³
24
Ochieng' Avenue
20.5 km PM2.5: 5.7 µg/m³
123
KHC Manyatta B
21.3 km PM2.5: 44.6 µg/m³
66
Okore Road
21.6 km PM2.5: 19.3 µg/m³
114
Nyalenda
22.4 km PM2.5: 40.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Mbale?

65 Khwisero 68 Kisumu 65 Kakamega 66 Mumias 55 Kapsabet 61 Siaya 61 Bondo 59 Bungoma 54 Webuye 66 Lugulu
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-08-08T06:30 UTC.