Kano Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Kano, Nigeria.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T16:00:00+02:00Health context
At the current AQI of 16, Kano is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Kano are PM10 16 µg/m³, O₃ 8.5 µg/m³, NO₂ 45.9 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 16 mean in Kano?
Kano currently has an AQI of 16, which falls in the Good category. This indicates relatively low overall air pollution on the displayed AQI scale. Normal outdoor activity is generally appropriate for most people. The pollutant values currently shown for Kano are PM10 16 µg/m³, O₃ 8.5 µg/m³, NO₂ 45.9 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
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- Katsina air quality — approximately 148 km away
- Kaduna air quality — approximately 202 km away
- Maradi air quality — approximately 227 km away
- Jos air quality — approximately 234 km away
- Bauchi air quality — approximately 237 km away
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