Tshikapa Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T20:00:00+02:00Health context
At the current AQI of 162, Tshikapa is in the Unhealthy category. Sensitive groups should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity, while others may also reduce strenuous exposure if symptoms occur. Current pollutant values shown for Tshikapa are PM2.5 162 µg/m³, PM10 123 µg/m³, O₃ 16.5 µg/m³, NO₂ 8.5 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 162 mean in Tshikapa?
Tshikapa currently has an AQI of 162, which falls in the Unhealthy category. Air pollution is elevated. Sensitive groups may experience more significant effects and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity; some people in the general population may also experience effects. The pollutant values currently shown for Tshikapa are PM2.5 162 µg/m³, PM10 123 µg/m³, O₃ 16.5 µg/m³, NO₂ 8.5 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
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- Masina air quality — approximately 640 km away
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