Mbabane Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Mbabane, Eswatini.
The risk of health effects is increased for everyone, particularly sensitive groups.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-15T23:00:00+02:00Health context
At the current AQI of 271, Mbabane is in the Very Unhealthy category. The risk of health effects is increased; sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion and others should consider reducing it. Current pollutant values shown for Mbabane are PM2.5 271 µg/m³, PM10 161 µg/m³, O₃ 11.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 5.1 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 271 mean in Mbabane?
Mbabane currently has an AQI of 271, which falls in the Very Unhealthy category. Air pollution is at a level associated with increased health concern for everyone, with greater concern for sensitive groups. Reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion is advisable, especially for sensitive people. The pollutant values currently shown for Mbabane are PM2.5 271 µg/m³, PM10 161 µg/m³, O₃ 11.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 5.1 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
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