Worst air pollution Kisangani, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kisangani is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 31.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kisangani is fair. HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 28.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kisangani's air quality reflects the flat Congo Basin equatorial position at 415 metres on the Congo River adjacent to the Boyoma Falls, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the logging, fishing, and charcoal burning corridor contributing local sources. The equatorial climate's extraordinary rainfall provides highly effective atmospheric cleansing, while the surrounding Congo rainforest creates a remarkable natural filtration context and Kisangani generally maintains moderate conditions outside dry season biomass burning periods throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
31.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
28.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kisangani right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kisangani is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 31.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kisangani?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kisangani will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 28.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kisangani?
Kisangani usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic, wood-burning stoves, together with harbour and shipping traffic coincide with periods when the colder winter months arrive. Coal and wood used for winter heating add substantially to particulate levels. Levels generally improve once the weather warms and heating demand drops.
Are air quality levels in Kisangani 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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