Worst air pollution Cacuaco, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cacuaco is poor. AQI, O3, and HCHO are poor; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cacuaco is poor. PM2.5 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to good; HCHO decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 68.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Cacuaco's air quality reflects the flat Angolan Atlantic coastal position adjacent to Luanda's northeastern industrial corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the industrial estate, vehicle density, and oil industry infrastructure generating elevated PM2.5. The South Atlantic trade winds provide coastal ventilation, while the dry season Benguela Current's thermal inversion concentrates emissions and Cacuaco shares Luanda's broader West African Atlantic industrial corridor air quality challenges throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
71.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Poor
63.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
68.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
32.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cacuaco right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cacuaco is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cacuaco?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cacuaco will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 68.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 68.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Cacuaco?
Pollution in Cacuaco typically rises when vehicle traffic along with heavy industrial and chemical processing combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Cacuaco 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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