Worst air pollution Awka, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Awka is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are medium; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 44.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Awka is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 41.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Awka's air quality reflects the flat southeastern Nigeria Anambra plateau at 120 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the commercial, vehicle density, and informal industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The tropical wet season's convective rain provides periodic cleansing, while dry season Harmattan dust from the Sahara and biomass burning elevate PM10 and Awka generally maintains moderate to elevated southeastern Nigerian commercial city readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
44.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Medium
41.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Awka right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Awka is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 26.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 44.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Awka?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Awka will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM1: 41.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Awka?
Air quality in Awka tends to be worse when vehicle traffic together with wood-burning stoves build up and windblown dust events occur. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. These episodes tend to cluster in spring and autumn.
Are air quality levels in Awka 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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