Air Quality in Kampala, Uganda

Rain
19.5°C · 71.9% humidity
19.5°
Feels 19.5°
68
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
83 1am
66
66
68 4am
66
54
66 7am
66
66
54 10am
54
54
54 1pm
54
54
54 4pm
34
34
54 7pm
66
83
84 10pm
146
146
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

41h · 49 stn

Kampala'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 Kampala is 1.4× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

71.9%
Humidity
27.2 km/h
Wind NE
1014.4 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
68
20.3 µg/m³
PM10
44
48.05 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Kampala?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

41h · 49 stations
PM2.520.3 µg/m³ ×1.4 WHO
Moderate
PM1048.05 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Kampala?

08-03
27.4° 18.2°
3.62 mm
08-04
28.6° 18.2°
0.25 mm
08-05
27.7° 16.9°
1.5 mm
08-06
29.3° 18.0°
0.69 mm
08-07
27.3° 17.8°
08-08
26.9° 17.8°
2.87 mm
08-09
27.7° 17.7°
0.31 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Kampala?

172
Buganda Road P.S
0.6 km PM2.5: 96.8 µg/m³
44
KCCA Hall,Parliamentary Avenue
0.9 km PM2.5: 10.5 µg/m³
74
Embassy of France, Lumumba avenue
1.0 km PM2.5: 23.1 µg/m³
146
Civic Centre, Kampala Central
1.2 km PM2.5: 53.9 µg/m³
155
Nakivubo Blue Primary School
1.2 km PM2.5: 62.4 µg/m³
141
Nakasero II, Kampala 66
1.2 km PM2.5: 51.7 µg/m³
156
Golf Course Kampala. Site 1. Training Area
1.6 km PM2.5: 65.9 µg/m³
57
Golf course Kampala. Site 2. playing ground
1.7 km PM2.5: 14.9 µg/m³
155
KCCA Central division HQ
1.8 km PM2.5: 62.5 µg/m³
162
Makerere University Weather Station 94
2.0 km PM2.5: 77.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Kampala?

74 Bunamwaya 68 Nansana 69 Kireka 74 Kyengera 69 Kira 74 Kajansi 69 Kasangati 68 Wakiso 69 Mukono 68 Kakiri
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-08-08T01:00 UTC.