Worst air pollution Mbuji-Mayi, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Mbuji-Mayi is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and HCHO are fair; PM1 is medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 63.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Mbuji-Mayi is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 70.7/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
63.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
63.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
32.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Poor
70.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
70.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
35.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mbuji-Mayi right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Mbuji-Mayi is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 63.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mbuji-Mayi?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Mbuji-Mayi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 70.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 70.7/100).
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.
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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