Worst air pollution Kananga, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kananga is fair. O3 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 51.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kananga is fair. HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 56.1/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
51.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
51.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
48.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Medium
56.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
56.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
48.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kananga right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kananga is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 38.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 51.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kananga?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kananga will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 39.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 56.1/100).
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.
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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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