Air Quality in Lusaka, Zambia

Clear
18.7°C · 30.8% humidity
18.7°
Feels 18.7°
31
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
34 2am
34
34
31 5am
34
34
27 8am
27
27
27 11am
34
34
54 2pm
34
34
34 5pm
34
34
34 8pm
34
34
34 11pm
34
34
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

23h · 1 stn

Lusaka'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.

30.8%
Humidity
35.3 km/h
Wind E
1016.4 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
31
7.35 µg/m³
PM10
19
20.55 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Lusaka?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

23h · 1 station
PM2.57.35 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1020.55 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Lusaka?

08-03
30.6° 17.4°
08-04
31.2° 16.7°
08-05
27.0° 19.6°
08-06
25.6° 16.5°
08-07
27.1° 14.3°
08-08
25.0° 17.2°
08-09
27.7° 15.2°
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Lusaka?

159
Kafue Roundabout
2.4 km PM2.5: 70.9 µg/m³
79
Kanyama residential area
4.3 km PM2.5: 25.6 µg/m³
131
Chunga Dumpsite
6.2 km PM2.5: 47.7 µg/m³
97
Roma Commercial Park, Lusaka Zambia
6.4 km PM2.5: 34.1 µg/m³
155
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
6.9 km PM2.5: 63.9 µg/m³
80
Bauleni Market
10.9 km PM2.5: 26.0 µg/m³
89
3rd Street, Ibex Hill
13.1 km PM2.5: 30.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Lusaka?

31 Chunga 42 Namalombwe 31 Chisankane 31 Madido 31 Ntandabale 31 Chilanga Township 42 Lusaka West 31 Palabana 42 Nampundwe 42 Kafue
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-08-08T03:04 UTC.