Worst air pollution Jalingo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Jalingo is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 23.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Jalingo is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 21.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Jalingo's air quality reflects the flat northeast Nigeria Taraba River valley at 304 metres, with vehicle density, informal manufacturing, and charcoal burning generating elevated PM2.5. Harmattan dust delivers elevated PM10 from November to March and the tropical wet season provides periodic cleansing, while Jalingo generally maintains moderate to elevated northeastern Nigerian state capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
23.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
21.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Jalingo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Jalingo is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.4/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 23.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Jalingo?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Jalingo will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 21.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Jalingo?
In Jalingo, traffic emissions, light manufacturing, and wood-burning stoves are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when windblown dust events occur. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Residential heating through the colder months is a major seasonal source of particulates.
Are air quality levels in Jalingo 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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