Worst air pollution Akure, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Akure is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 20.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Akure is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (HCHO: 19.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Akure's air quality reflects the flat southwestern Nigeria Ondo plateau at 370 metres, with vehicle density, informal manufacturing, and charcoal burning generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. The tropical wet season provides periodic cleansing, while dry season Harmattan dust elevates PM10 and Akure generally maintains moderate to elevated southwestern Nigerian state capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
20.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
18.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Good
19.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Akure right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Akure is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.5/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 20.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Akure?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Akure will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (HCHO: 19.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Akure?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Akure are road traffic, textile and manufacturing operations, and charcoal and wood-burning, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.
Are air quality levels in Akure 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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