Worst air pollution Huambo, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Huambo is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10, O3, and HCHO are fair; NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM1: 49.3/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Huambo is moderate. NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 51.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Huambo's air quality reflects the flat Angolan Bié Plateau at 1,700 metres, with vehicle density, charcoal burning, and construction corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while the dry season's savanna burning from surrounding Angolan highlands contributes PM2.5 and Huambo generally maintains moderate Angolan central plateau provincial capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Moderate
49.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
24.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
49.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
51.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.2/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
24.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
51.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Huambo right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Huambo is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 49.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM1: 49.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Huambo?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Huambo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 51.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 51.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Huambo?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Huambo are traffic on the surrounding roads, construction dust, along with charcoal and wood-burning, particularly once the colder winter months arrive. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources. Levels generally improve once the weather warms and heating demand drops.
Are air quality levels in Huambo 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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