Dakar Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Dakar, Senegal.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T11:00:00+01:00Health context
At the current AQI of 40, Dakar is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Dakar are PM2.5 40 µg/m³, PM10 26 µg/m³, O₃ 35.6 µg/m³, NO₂ 1.2 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 40 mean in Dakar?
Dakar currently has an AQI of 40, 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 Dakar are PM2.5 40 µg/m³, PM10 26 µg/m³, O₃ 35.6 µg/m³, NO₂ 1.2 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Pikine air quality — approximately 10 km away
- Banjul air quality — approximately 170 km away
- Touba air quality — approximately 172 km away
- Bissau air quality — approximately 373 km away
- Nouakchott air quality — approximately 406 km away
- Praia air quality — approximately 650 km away
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