Worst air pollution Cocody, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Cocody is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 19.5/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Cocody is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Cocody's air quality reflects the Côte d'Ivoire Abidjan metropolitan northeastern affluent residential and commercial corridor, with vehicle density and the embassy district, university, and commercial character contributing local sources. Consistent Gulf of Guinea maritime breezes provide background ventilation, while dry season Harmattan dust elevates PM10 and Cocody generally maintains moderate Abidjan northeastern residential corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Good

19.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

23.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

10.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Cocody right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Cocody is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 19.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cocody?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Cocody will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Cocody?

The biggest local contributor to pollution in Cocody is vehicle traffic, particularly once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.

Are air quality levels in Cocody 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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