Worst air pollution Lubango, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lubango is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; O3 and SO2 are fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 74.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lubango is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 65.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Lubango's air quality reflects the flat Angolan Huíla plateau at 1,728 metres, with vehicle density and the agricultural, construction, and services corridor contributing local sources. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while the dry season's savanna burning from surrounding Angolan highlands contributes PM2.5 and Lubango generally maintains moderate to good Angolan southern plateau capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
74.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
74.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
27.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
47.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
65.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
65.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
36.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lubango right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lubango is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 74.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 74.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lubango?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lubango will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 65.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lubango?
Air quality in Lubango tends to be worse when vehicle traffic, ongoing construction work, along with crop farming build up and weather conditions turn unfavourable. Local weather patterns add further variation on top of these sources. Conditions can otherwise vary considerably with the weather.
Are air quality levels in Lubango 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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