Worst air pollution Bouaké, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Bouaké is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bouaké is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 18.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Bouaké's air quality reflects the flat Côte d'Ivoire central plateau at 378 metres, with vehicle density, cotton processing, and charcoal burning generating elevated PM2.5. Harmattan dust delivers elevated PM10 from November to March, while the tropical wet season provides periodic cleansing and Bouaké generally maintains moderate to elevated West African central plateau metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Good

16.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Good

18.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bouaké right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bouaké is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 16.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bouaké?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bouaké will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 18.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bouaké?

In Bouaké, traffic emissions and 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 Bouaké 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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