Worst air pollution Huambo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Huambo is fair. AQI, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 39.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Huambo is fair. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.3/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
39.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
29.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
34.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Huambo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Huambo is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 39.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Huambo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Huambo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.3/100).
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.
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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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