Worst air pollution Aba, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Aba is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are moderate; O3, SO2, and HCHO are fair; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 51.2/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Aba is moderate. O3 decreases to good; SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM1: 51.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Aba's air quality reflects the flat southeastern Nigeria Aba River position at 62 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary shoe and clothing manufacturing, vehicle density, and informal industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and chemical VOCs from the garment operations. The tropical wet season's convective rain provides periodic cleansing, while dry season Harmattan dust and the manufacturing industrial character maintain Aba as Nigeria's most distinctively informal manufacturing-defined urban air quality environment.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
51.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
45.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
46.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
20.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
23.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
51.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Moderate
51.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
48.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
19.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
25.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
51.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Aba right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Aba is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 51.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 51.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Aba?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Aba will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 51.9/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM1: 51.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Aba?
Aba usually sees its poorest air quality when vehicle traffic, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, as well as light manufacturing 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. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Aba 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: 24 August 2026 at 02:28 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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