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Is the air quality good in Kigali right now? Kigali, Rwanda currently has an Air Quality Index of 70, classified as Moderate. PM2.5 is 37.8 μg/m³ (7.6x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Acceptable for most; sensitive groups should monitor.
PM2.5
Fine particulate matter
PM10
Coarse particulate matter
Ozone (O3)
Ground-level ozone
NO2
Nitrogen dioxide
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According to atmos.today (updated ), Kigali, Rwanda has an air quality index of 70 (Moderate). PM2.5 is 37.8 μg/m³ (7.6x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 42.3 μg/m³, ozone 56.0 ppb, NO2 6.2 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
Pollutants tracked in Kigali
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Is the air quality in Kigali safe right now?
Kigali currently has an AQI of 70, classified as Moderate. Air quality is moderate - acceptable for most, sensitive groups should monitor.
What is the PM2.5 level in Kigali?
PM2.5 in Kigali is currently 37.8 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Current level is 7.6x the WHO annual guideline.
Where does Kigali's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Kigali: vehicle exhaust (especially diesel), industrial emissions, coal/wood burning for heat or cooking, construction dust, and seasonal factors like agricultural burning or wildfires. Local traffic typically contributes 30-50% of urban PM2.5.
When is air quality usually worst in Kigali?
Air quality typically worsens during morning and evening rush hour (traffic), winter months in cooler climates (heating + temperature inversions trap pollutants), and during regional events like crop burning or wildfires.
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