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Dar es Salaam Air Quality

Name: Dar es Salaam air quality current data
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Current air-quality information for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Current AQI

Moderate

Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.

World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T17:00:00+03:00

Health context

At the current AQI of 55, Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam 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.

PM2.5—µg/m³

PM1055µg/m³

O₃—µg/m³

NO₂—µg/m³

AIR QUALITY OUTLOOK

Recent History & Forecast

MODEL DATA

Recent HistoryForecast

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 Dar es Salaam?

Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam are PM10 55 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).

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