Worst air pollution Matola, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): 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 3:00 PM (O3: 31.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Matola is fair. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (HCHO: 20.3/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
31.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
24.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Fair
20.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Matola right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Matola is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Matola?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Matola will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (HCHO: 20.3/100).
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.
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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