Worst air pollution Nampula, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Nampula is fair. AQI, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 21.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nampula is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 17.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nampula's air quality reflects the flat Mozambican northern plateau at 440 metres, with vehicle density, charcoal burning, and agricultural corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while the dry season's agricultural burning from surrounding Mozambican woodland contributes PM2.5 and Nampula generally maintains moderate to elevated Mozambican northern provincial capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
21.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Good
17.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nampula right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nampula is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 21.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nampula?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nampula will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 17.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nampula?
Air quality in Nampula tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads, agricultural activity, along with wood-burning stoves build up and the colder winter months arrive. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates. Levels generally improve once the weather warms and heating demand drops.
Are air quality levels in Nampula 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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