Worst air pollution Cazenga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Cazenga is poor. AQI, O3, and HCHO are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Cazenga is poor. PM2.5 decreases to good; HCHO decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; 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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Cazenga's air quality reflects the flat Angolan Atlantic coastal position in Luanda's northeastern industrial corridor, with vehicle density, charcoal burning, and informal manufacturing generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. The dry season Benguela Current's thermal inversion concentrates emissions and Cazenga shares Luanda's broader West African 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
21.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Poor
63.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.1/100
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
15.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
32.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Cazenga right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Cazenga 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 Cazenga?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cazenga 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 Cazenga?
Pollution in Cazenga typically rises when traffic emissions, light manufacturing, as well as small-scale charcoal production combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Cazenga 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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