Worst air pollution Abuja, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Abuja is very poor. AQI, NO2, and PM1 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; PM10 and SO2 are moderate; O3 is fair; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Abuja is very poor. PM2.5 increases to very poor; HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Abuja's air quality reflects the flat Nigerian plateau at 840 metres surrounded by the Aso Rock granite inselberg, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the government construction, vehicle density, and services corridor generating local PM2.5. The elevated plateau position aids dispersal on most days, while dry season Harmattan dust from the Sahara elevates PM10 and Abuja generally maintains among Nigeria's more moderately ventilated planned capital city environments compared to Lagos and Kano throughout most of the year.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
76.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
45.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
54.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Very poor
88.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
80.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
46.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
52.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Very poor
92.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Abuja right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Abuja is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Abuja?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Abuja will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Abuja?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Abuja are traffic on the surrounding roads as well as ongoing construction work, particularly once dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. These episodes tend to cluster in spring and autumn.
Are air quality levels in Abuja 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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