Worst air pollution Blantyre, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Blantyre is fair. NO2, O3, SO2, and HCHO are fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 44.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Blantyre is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; SO2 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 30.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Blantyre's air quality reflects the flat Malawi plateau's Mudi River valley at 1,039 metres, with vehicle density, charcoal burning, and informal industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while dry season agricultural burning from surrounding Malawi woodland contributes PM2.5 and Blantyre generally maintains moderate to elevated Sub-Saharan African commercial capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
44.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
34.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
36.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
30.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
27.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
30.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Blantyre right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Blantyre is fair. HCHO is the main pollutant at 36.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 44.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Blantyre?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Blantyre will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 30.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Blantyre?
Blantyre usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions, crop farming, along with charcoal and wood-burning coincide with periods when windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Coal and wood used for winter heating add substantially to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Blantyre 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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