Worst air pollution Kibanseke Première, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Kibanseke Première is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kibanseke Première is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kibanseke Première in Kinshasa reflects the flat Congo River basin position in Kinshasa's eastern residential corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the charcoal burning, vehicle density, and informal character contributing local sources. The equatorial climate's frequent convective rain provides periodic cleansing, while the broader Kinshasa metropolitan regional background maintains moderate to elevated Central African capital eastern corridor readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
34.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
31.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
30.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
33.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
24.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kibanseke Première right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kibanseke Première is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 34.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kibanseke Première?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kibanseke Première will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 33.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kibanseke Première?
Air quality in Kibanseke Première tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads together with wood-burning stoves build up and the colder winter months arrive. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources. Levels generally improve once the weather warms and heating demand drops.
Are air quality levels in Kibanseke Première 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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