Port Harcourt Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo · Updated 2026-11-07T04:00Health context
At the current AQI of 69, Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt are PM2.5 29.6 µg/m³, PM10 34.7 µg/m³, O₃ 27 µg/m³, NO₂ 12.9 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. These are model-based conditions for the Port Harcourt area and can differ from a nearby monitoring-station observation.
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.
Air Quality Outlook
What does AQI 69 mean in Port Harcourt?
Port Harcourt currently has an AQI of 69, 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 Port Harcourt are PM2.5 29.6 µg/m³, PM10 34.7 µg/m³, O₃ 27 µg/m³, NO₂ 12.9 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are model estimates for the Port Harcourt area (Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo), rather than a single monitoring-station observation.
Nearby cities
- Aba air quality — approximately 54 km away
- Owerri air quality — approximately 79 km away
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- Umuahia air quality — approximately 99 km away
- Uyo air quality — approximately 106 km away
- Calabar air quality — approximately 147 km away
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