Worst air pollution Pikine, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pikine is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, 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 Pikine is fair. PM10 decreases to good; all other 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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Pikine's air quality reflects the flat Senegalese Atlantic coastal position adjacent to Dakar on the Cape Verde Peninsula, with vehicle density, informal manufacturing, and charcoal burning generating elevated PM2.5. Consistent Atlantic northeast trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while dry season Harmattan dust contributes PM10 and Pikine generally maintains moderate West African Atlantic coastal metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
25.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.0/100
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
10.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pikine right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pikine 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 Pikine?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pikine 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 Pikine?
Pikine usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing activity, and small-scale charcoal production coincide with periods when dry spells bring strong winds. 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 Pikine 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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