Worst air pollution Pointe-Noire, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pointe-Noire is fair. PM2.5, NO2, O3, and HCHO are fair; AQI and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM1: 40.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pointe-Noire is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM1: 39.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pointe-Noire's air quality reflects the flat Congo Republic Atlantic coastal position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the oil production, port, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and SO₂. Consistent Atlantic trade winds and Gulf of Guinea breezes provide maritime ventilation, while dry season Harmattan dust contributes PM10 and Pointe-Noire generally maintains moderate to elevated Central African Atlantic coastal petroleum capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00
AQI:
Medium
40.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
30.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
39.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
26.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pointe-Noire right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pointe-Noire is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 35.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM1: 40.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pointe-Noire?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pointe-Noire will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM1: 39.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pointe-Noire?
In Pointe-Noire, vehicle traffic and heavy industrial and chemical processing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Pointe-Noire 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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