Worst air pollution Bangui, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Bangui is fair. AQI and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (HCHO: 24.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Bangui is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (HCHO: 23.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bangui's air quality reflects the flat Central African Republic Ubangi River position at 365 metres on the Congo-CAR border, with charcoal burning, vehicle density, and conflict-damaged infrastructure generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. The equatorial climate's frequent rain provides periodic cleansing and Bangui generally maintains moderate to elevated Central African capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
24.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
10.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
24.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
23.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
9.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
23.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bangui right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Bangui is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (HCHO: 24.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bangui?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Bangui will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (HCHO: 23.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bangui?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Bangui are traffic on the surrounding roads as well as wood-burning stoves, particularly once temperatures drop in winter. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates. This effect eases considerably during the warmer months.
Are air quality levels in Bangui 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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