🌿 IsTheAirSafe .com

Kinshasa Moderate

Kinshasa, Kinshasa

Updated: Feb 17, 2025, 6:00 AM

930500
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Current Weather

27.5°C
Temperature
77%
Humidity
2.6
mph wind
Slight showers
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

93
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat
2/15
142
avg
Sun
2/16
198
avg
Mon
2/17
152
avg
Tue
2/18
209
avg
Wed
2/19
255
avg
Thu
2/20
174
avg
Fri
2/21
167
avg

Health Guidance

⚠️
Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
General population: No restrictions for most people.
💨
Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Kinshasa Air Quality Monitor - US EPA, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Kinshasa today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kinshasa is 93, which is classified as "Moderate". Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Kinshasa, Kinshasa is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous