Quick answer
Is the air quality good in Dar es Salaam right now? Dar es Salaam, Tanzania currently has an Air Quality Index of 28, classified as Good. PM2.5 is 6.8 μg/m³ (1.4x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Air quality is safe for everyone.
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 ), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has an air quality index of 28 (Good). PM2.5 is 6.8 μg/m³ (1.4x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 7.2 μg/m³, ozone 46.0 ppb, NO2 3.6 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Air quality is satisfactory. Outdoor activities are safe for everyone.
Pollutants tracked in Dar es Salaam
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Dar es Salaam air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in Dar es Salaam safe right now?
Dar es Salaam currently has an AQI of 28, classified as Good. Air quality is good - safe for everyone.
What is the PM2.5 level in Dar es Salaam?
PM2.5 in Dar es Salaam is currently 6.8 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Within WHO short-term safe range.
Where does Dar es Salaam's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Dar es Salaam: 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 Dar es Salaam?
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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