Worst air pollution Kisangani, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Kisangani is fair. NO2 and HCHO are fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are medium; PM10, O3, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM1: 47.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Kisangani is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 49.9/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Medium
47.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
47.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
49.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
38.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
23.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
49.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kisangani right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Kisangani is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 27.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM1: 47.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kisangani?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kisangani will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 38.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 49.9/100).
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.
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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