Lusaka air quality · Zambia
After rain, readings often drop sharply within an hour
US AQI 93 (Moderate) in Lusaka, from 12 official monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Lusaka
- PM2.5 · µg/m³31.52.1× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³48.5Under WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Lusaka right now?
Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Lusaka air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Lusaka right now?
The US AQI in Lusaka is 93 (Moderate), based on 12 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Lusaka today?
Fine for most people. Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
How does Lusaka's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 32 µg/m³, about 2.1 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Lusaka's air quality data come from?
From Government and research monitoring stations via OpenAQ and national networks, using 12 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: Government and research monitoring stations via OpenAQ and national networks. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.