Worst air pollution Kibanseke Première, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kibanseke Première is fair. PM2.5, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 56.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kibanseke Première is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.7/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
56.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
56.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
29.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
35.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Medium
48.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
30.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
32.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kibanseke Première right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kibanseke Première is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 35.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 56.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kibanseke Première?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kibanseke Première will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 32.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 48.7/100).
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.
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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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