Worst air pollution Mushin, today and tomorrow
Today (23 August): Air quality in Mushin is fair. AQI and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (HCHO: 37.1/100).
Tomorrow (24 August 2026): Air quality in Mushin is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; O3 increases to fair; HCHO increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (HCHO: 44.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mushin's air quality reflects the flat Lagos metropolitan western industrial corridor, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary vehicle density, informal manufacturing, and market corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and black carbon. The limited Atlantic maritime ventilation provides minimal relief, while the dry season Harmattan dust compounds vehicle and industrial emissions and Mushin shares Lagos's broader status as one of West Africa's more persistently challenged major metropolitan environments throughout the year.
Today - 23 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
37.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
37.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 24 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
44.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mushin right now?
On 23 August 2026, overall air quality in Mushin is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (HCHO: 37.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mushin?
On 24 August 2026, air quality conditions in Mushin will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.5/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (HCHO: 44.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mushin?
Pollution in Mushin typically rises when vehicle traffic and light manufacturing combine, especially once windblown dust events occur. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.
Are air quality levels in Mushin 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 24 August 2026 at 02:28 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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