Worst air pollution Dakar, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Dakar is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 25.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Dakar is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 24.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Dakar's air quality benefits from its exceptional Senegalese Atlantic coastal position on the Cape Verde Peninsula — Africa's westernmost point — with consistent northeast Atlantic trade winds providing outstanding maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the port, vehicle density, and informal industrial corridor generate local PM2.5, while the extraordinary trade wind exposure and harmattan dust represent contrasting seasonal air quality influences and Dakar generally maintains among West Africa's more reliably trade wind-ventilated coastal capital environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
25.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
24.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Dakar right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Dakar is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 25.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Dakar?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Dakar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 24.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Dakar?
Dakar usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions coincides with periods when dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Dakar 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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