Worst air pollution Lubango, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Lubango is poor. AQI, NO2, and PM1 are poor; PM10 is fair; PM2.5, O3, and SO2 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 78.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Lubango is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; NO2 increases to very poor; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 91.3/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Poor
78.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
58.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
35.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
78.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
50.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
65.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Very poor
91.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
37.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
91.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
40.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
54.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lubango right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Lubango is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 78.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 78.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lubango?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Lubango will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 91.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 91.3/100).
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.
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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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