Summary
Air quality in Kampala is unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 149), primarily due to PM2.5. Active children, adults, and people with respiratory disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Current Air Quality Index
149
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
050100150200300500
Dominant Pollutant: PM2.5
Health Advice
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. Sensitive individuals should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Pollutant Breakdown
Pollutant Concentration Unit
PM2.5 (dominant) 55.0 µg/m³
Event Details
Coords: 0.3136, 32.5811
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Last update: 6 minutes ago
Updated: 1 year ago
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
About the Air Quality Index

The AQI is a dimensionless index from 0 to 500, where lower values indicate better air quality. It is calculated from the six criteria pollutants.

Good (0–50)
Moderate (0–100)
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (0–150)
Unhealthy (0–200)
Very Unhealthy (0–300)
Hazardous (0–500)
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