Kabul Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Kabul, Afghanistan.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T00:00:00+05:00Health context
At the current AQI of 97, Kabul is in the Moderate category. Most people can continue normal activities; people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may consider reducing prolonged or very strenuous outdoor exertion if they experience symptoms. Current pollutant values shown for Kabul are PM2.5 97 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 97 mean in Kabul?
Kabul currently has an AQI of 97, which falls in the Moderate category. Air quality is generally acceptable for most people. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may notice symptoms during prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and can reduce exertion if needed. The pollutant values currently shown for Kabul are PM2.5 97 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Bannu air quality — approximately 217 km away
- Peshawar air quality — approximately 226 km away
- Mardan air quality — approximately 264 km away
- Mingora air quality — approximately 290 km away
- Mazār-e Sharīf air quality — approximately 305 km away
- Wah Cantt air quality — approximately 337 km away
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