Worst air pollution Matola, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Matola is fair. AQI, O3, and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (HCHO: 36.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Matola is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (HCHO: 33.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Matola's air quality reflects the flat Mozambican Maputo Bay coastal position adjacent to Maputo's western industrial corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the industrial estate, manufacturing, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Consistent Indian Ocean southeast trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while the dry season's agricultural burning and the industrial corridor's manufacturing scale maintain Matola as Mozambique's most distinctively heavy industrial suburban environment throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Fair
36.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
36.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
33.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
33.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Matola right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Matola is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (HCHO: 36.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Matola?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Matola will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.0/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (HCHO: 33.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Matola?
Air quality in Matola tends to be worse when traffic emissions, light manufacturing, and agricultural activity build up and dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Matola 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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