Worst air pollution Bobo-Dioulasso, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bobo-Dioulasso is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 22.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bobo-Dioulasso is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 35.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bobo-Dioulasso's air quality reflects the flat Burkina Faso Sahel-savanna transition zone at 460 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the cotton processing, vehicle density, and industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Harmattan dust from the Sahara delivers severe PM10 from November to March, while the dry season's extreme dust transport maintains Bobo-Dioulasso among West Africa's more persistently Saharan dust-challenged major Sahelian city environments throughout the dry season.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
22.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
35.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bobo-Dioulasso right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bobo-Dioulasso is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 22.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bobo-Dioulasso?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bobo-Dioulasso will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 35.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bobo-Dioulasso?
In Bobo-Dioulasso, road traffic along with port and shipping activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Bobo-Dioulasso 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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