Worst air pollution Bunia, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bunia is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI, NO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 41.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bunia is fair. O3 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 40.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bunia's air quality reflects the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri Province's elevated equatorial position at 1,220 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the gold mining, humanitarian operations, and charcoal burning corridor generating elevated mineral dust and PM2.5. The equatorial highland climate's frequent rain provides periodic cleansing, while the ongoing eastern Congo conflict's extraordinary humanitarian context and the surrounding savanna's dry season burning maintain moderate to elevated Great Lakes highland readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
41.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
40.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bunia right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bunia is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 41.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bunia?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bunia will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 40.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bunia?
In Bunia, traffic on the surrounding roads, mining and quarrying operations, as well as wood-burning stoves are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.
Are air quality levels in Bunia 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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