Worst air pollution Douala, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Douala is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 19.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Douala is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Douala's air quality reflects the flat Cameroon Atlantic coastal position on the Wouri River estuary, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the port, industrial, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. Consistent Gulf of Guinea maritime breezes provide limited coastal ventilation, while Harmattan dust contributes PM10 during the dry season and the extraordinary port industrial character maintains Douala as Cameroon's most distinctively industrial coastal air quality environment throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
19.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Good
16.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Douala right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Douala is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 19.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Douala?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Douala will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 16.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Douala?
Pollution in Douala typically rises when vehicle traffic as well as harbour and shipping traffic combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Douala 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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