Worst air pollution Kananga, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Kananga is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM10 and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; SO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kananga is poor. PM1 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 76.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kananga's air quality reflects the flat Congo Basin Kasai Province's Lulua River valley position at 628 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the charcoal burning, vehicle density, and informal industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. The equatorial climate's frequent convective rain provides periodic cleansing, while dry season biomass burning from surrounding savanna fires contributes regional background and Kananga generally maintains moderate to elevated Central African provincial city readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
71.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
50.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
47.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
71.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
57.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
76.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
54.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
53.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
76.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
62.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kananga right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kananga is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 71.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 71.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kananga?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kananga will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 76.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 76.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kananga?
Kananga usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions together with charcoal and wood-burning coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. 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 Kananga 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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