Lilongwe
Summary
Air quality in Lilongwe is unhealthy (AQI 166), driven by PM2.5. Everyone should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Current Air Quality Index
166
Unhealthy
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Dominant Pollutant:
PM2.5
Health Advice
Everyone may begin to experience health effects. Sensitive groups may experience more serious effects. Limit outdoor activity.
Pollutant Breakdown
| Pollutant | Concentration | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (dominant) | 85.2 | µg/m³ |
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Event Details
Coords: -13.9833,
33.7833
MW
Last update:
2 months ago
Updated:
2 months ago
Unhealthy
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)