Worst air pollution Bauchi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bauchi is fair. AQI, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 31.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bauchi is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bauchi's air quality reflects the flat north-central Nigeria Bauchi plateau at 616 metres, with vehicle density, informal manufacturing, and charcoal burning generating elevated PM2.5. Harmattan dust delivers elevated PM10 from November to March, while the elevated plateau position aids summer dispersal and Bauchi generally maintains moderate to elevated northern Nigerian plateau state capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
31.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
29.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bauchi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bauchi is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 31.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bauchi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bauchi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 29.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bauchi?
Pollution in Bauchi typically rises when traffic emissions, manufacturing and food processing, together with wood-burning stoves combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.
Are air quality levels in Bauchi 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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