Worst air pollution Cabinda, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cabinda is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 25.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cabinda is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Cabinda's air quality reflects the flat Angolan Cabinda enclave Atlantic coastal position on the Gulf of Guinea, with vehicle density and the offshore petroleum operations and port corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and SO₂. Consistent Atlantic trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while the extraordinary offshore oil infrastructure's distinctive petroleum emissions make Cabinda Angola's most distinctively offshore petroleum-influenced coastal enclave environment throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
25.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cabinda right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cabinda is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 25.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cabinda?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cabinda will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 29.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cabinda?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Cabinda are traffic on the surrounding roads, petrochemical and refining operations, and fishing fleet activity, particularly once onshore breezes fall calm. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in Cabinda based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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