Worst air pollution Luanda, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Luanda 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 Luanda 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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Luanda's air quality reflects the flat Atlantic coastal position on Luanda Bay, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the extraordinary vehicle density, oil wealth construction boom, and industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Consistent Atlantic trade winds and South Atlantic anticyclone breezes provide maritime ventilation, while the dry season Benguela Current's thermal inversion concentrates emissions and Luanda generally maintains moderate to elevated West African Atlantic coastal capital readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
71.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Poor
63.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.4/100
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
19.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
32.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Luanda right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Luanda 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 Luanda?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Luanda 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 Luanda?
Pollution in Luanda typically rises when traffic emissions, petrochemical and refining operations, along with construction activity combine, especially once dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Luanda 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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