Worst air pollution Lokoja, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Lokoja is fair. AQI, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Lokoja is fair. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 21.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Lokoja's air quality reflects the flat north-central Nigeria Niger-Benue River confluence at 52 metres, with vehicle density, informal manufacturing, and charcoal burning generating elevated PM2.5. Harmattan dust delivers elevated PM10 from November to March, while the rivers provide limited waterway ventilation and Lokoja generally maintains moderate to elevated Nigerian central state capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
22.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
21.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lokoja right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Lokoja is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lokoja?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lokoja will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 21.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lokoja?
Lokoja usually sees its poorest air quality when road traffic, light manufacturing, along with residential biomass burning coincide with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Coal and wood used for winter heating add substantially to particulate levels.
Are air quality levels in Lokoja 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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