Mombasa Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Mombasa, Kenya.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T18:00:00+03:00Health context
At the current AQI of 55, Mombasa 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 Mombasa are PM10 55 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 55 mean in Mombasa?
Mombasa currently has an AQI of 55, 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 Mombasa are PM10 55 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Tanga air quality — approximately 129 km away
- Zanzibar air quality — approximately 240 km away
- Dar es Salaam air quality — approximately 311 km away
- Arusha air quality — approximately 339 km away
- Morogoro air quality — approximately 379 km away
- Nairobi air quality — approximately 440 km away
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