Air Quality in Mbarara, Uganda

Clear
23.9°C · 45.1% humidity
23.9°
Feels 23.9°
63
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
83 2am
83
83
63 5am
69
73
77 8am
61
50
51 11am
32
33
33 2pm
33
26
27 5pm
27
27
34 8pm
34
54
54 11pm
66
66
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

37h · 15 stn

Mbarara'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 Mbarara is 1.2× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

45.1%
Humidity
30.1 km/h
Wind E
1014.0 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
63
17.65 µg/m³
PM10
31
34.3 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Mbarara?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

37h · 15 stations
PM2.517.65 µg/m³ ×1.2 WHO
Moderate
PM1034.3 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Mbarara?

08-03
26.9° 17.8°
08-04
31.8° 19.1°
0.19 mm
08-05
28.8° 18.4°
1.06 mm
08-06
30.2° 19.1°
0.31 mm
08-07
28.1° 19.3°
08-08
29.0° 19.3°
0.19 mm
08-09
30.9° 19.7°
Both models agree Avg diff: 1.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Mbarara?

179
Rwebikona
1.7 km PM2.5: 109.1 µg/m³
162
Nyamityobora
1.8 km PM2.5: 77.5 µg/m³
128
Mbarara Central Market
2.1 km PM2.5: 46.6 µg/m³
66
Mbarara Central
2.1 km PM2.5: 19.1 µg/m³
55
Kakiika
2.5 km PM2.5: 13.8 µg/m³
116
Nyamitanga
3.1 km PM2.5: 41.5 µg/m³
156
Katete
3.9 km PM2.5: 66.1 µg/m³
157
Ruti Mbarara
4.2 km PM2.5: 67.0 µg/m³
182
Mbarara University, Mbarara
5.1 km PM2.5: 115.8 µg/m³
155
Bishop Stuart University
5.6 km PM2.5: 63.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Mbarara?

54 Bwizibwera 69 Kinoni 69 Rutoma 88 Isingiro 87 Iryango 89 Nakivale Refugee Camp 85 Nyachera 85 Mabare 83 Ntungamo 84 Ibanda
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-08-08T02:11 UTC.