Worst air pollution Mbuji-Mayi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mbuji-Mayi is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 35.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mbuji-Mayi is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 38.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mbuji-Mayi's air quality reflects the flat Congo Basin's Kasai Province position at 623 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the diamond mining, charcoal burning, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and mineral dust. The equatorial climate's frequent convective rain provides periodic cleansing, while dry season biomass burning from surrounding savanna fires contributes regional background and Mbuji-Mayi generally maintains moderate to elevated Central African diamond mining city readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
35.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
35.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
28.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
38.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
28.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
32.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mbuji-Mayi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mbuji-Mayi is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 35.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mbuji-Mayi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mbuji-Mayi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 38.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mbuji-Mayi?
In Mbuji-Mayi, vehicle traffic, mining and quarrying operations, together with small-scale charcoal production are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Coal and wood used for winter heating add substantially to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Mbuji-Mayi 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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