Zaria Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Zaria, Nigeria.
The risk of health effects is increased for everyone, particularly sensitive groups.
Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo · Updated 2026-11-07T04:00Health context
At the current AQI of 204, Zaria 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 Zaria are PM2.5 133.2 µg/m³, PM10 196 µg/m³, O₃ 12 µg/m³, NO₂ 36.2 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. These are model-based conditions for the Zaria 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 204 mean in Zaria?
Zaria currently has an AQI of 204, 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 Zaria are PM2.5 133.2 µg/m³, PM10 196 µg/m³, O₃ 12 µg/m³, NO₂ 36.2 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are model estimates for the Zaria area (Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo), rather than a single monitoring-station observation.
Nearby cities
- Kaduna air quality — approximately 72 km away
- Kano air quality — approximately 131 km away
- Jos air quality — approximately 183 km away
- Katsina air quality — approximately 209 km away
- Minna air quality — approximately 210 km away
- Abuja air quality — approximately 230 km away
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