Worst air pollution Mushin, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mushin is fair. AQI, O3, and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (HCHO: 31.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mushin is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (HCHO: 30.1/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Fair
31.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
31.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Fair
30.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
30.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mushin right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mushin is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (HCHO: 31.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mushin?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mushin will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (HCHO: 30.1/100).
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.
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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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