Worst air pollution Uvira, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Uvira is fair. AQI, O3, and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Uvira is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Uvira's air quality reflects the Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu Province's flat Lake Tanganyika shoreline position at 780 metres, with vehicle traffic and charcoal burning and conflict-affected humanitarian corridor contributing local sources. The equatorial highland climate provides periodic cleansing, while ongoing eastern Congo conflict and the Mitumba mountain backdrop maintain moderate to elevated Great Lakes border city readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
27.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Uvira right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Uvira is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 27.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Uvira?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Uvira will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Uvira?
Pollution in Uvira typically rises when traffic emissions as well as residential biomass burning combine, especially once the colder winter months arrive. Coal and wood used for winter heating add substantially to particulate levels. This is far less of a factor once the heating season ends.
Are air quality levels in Uvira 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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