Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mali 🇲🇱

Live Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5 Levels in Mali

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bamako, the capital of Mali, is measured at a score of 84. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Moderate. The current atmosphere in Bamako is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 27.0 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 59.8 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 5.0 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Mali based on industrial output, traffic density, and local weather patterns. Real-time pollution data and respiratory health alerts are also being actively monitored in cities like Sikasso, Koutiala, Ségou, Mopti and Kalaban Koro. Tracking these air quality metrics is essential for residents nationwide to manage outdoor exposure and maintain respiratory safety during periods of increased particulate concentration.

Air Quality Snapshot: Mali Right Now

Across 13 monitored cities in Mali, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 50 AQI in Sikasso (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 125 AQI in Gao (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 1 Good, 11 Moderate, 1 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 23.1 µg/m³ — approximately 4.6 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Mali Air Quality: Major Cities Index

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Mali is calculated using the US EPA standard. Information is processed from multiple monitoring stations detecting PM2.5, PM10, and gaseous pollutants to ensure accuracy for respiratory health planning.

What Today's Readings Mean in Mali

The median reading across 13 monitored cities is 81 AQI. The national spread is 75 points, from 50 in Sikasso to 125 in Gao. Average PM2.5 is 23.1 µg/m³ (4.6× the WHO annual guideline).

At least one monitored location is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion in the affected city.

See the complete AQI and pollutant reference scales

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Air Quality in Mali — FAQ

Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for Mali.

What is the current air quality in Mali?

Live AQI readings for 13 city(ies) across Mali are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Mali's AQI data come from?

Real-time readings come from ground-based monitoring stations operated by national environmental agencies in Mali, delivered via WeatherAPI.com and aggregated using the EPA AQI formula.

What is a healthy AQI value in Mali?

On the EPA scale used worldwide, 0-50 is Good, 51-100 is Moderate, 101-150 is Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 is Unhealthy, 201-300 is Very Unhealthy, and 301-500 is Hazardous. The WHO 24-hour PM2.5 guideline is 15 μg/m³.

Why do AQI readings vary between cities in Mali?

Air quality is highly local — major pollution sources (traffic, industry, dust, wildfires) cluster around cities, while wind direction and topography move them around. Comparing nearby readings on this page is the best way to see how conditions change across Mali.