Bamako Moderate

Bamako, Bamako

Updated: Oct 17, 2023, 2:00 PM

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

37°C

Temperature

10%

Humidity

5.2

mph wind

Overcast

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

—

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

—

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

—

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

—

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

—

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sun

10/15

119

avg

Mon

10/16

150

avg

Tue

10/17

avg

Wed

10/18

avg

Thu

10/19

107

avg

Fri

10/20

121

avg

Sat

10/21

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: Bamako Air Quality Monitor - US EPA, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Bamako today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bamako is 97, 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 Bamako, Bamako 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