Air Quality Index (AQI) in Somalia 🇸🇴

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, is measured at a score of 32. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Mogadishu is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 5.8 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 9.7 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 0.3 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Somalia 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 Borama, Hargeysa, Berbera, Kismayo and Marka. 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: Somalia Right Now

Across 13 monitored cities in Somalia, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 15 AQI in Baidoa (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 162 AQI in Bosaso (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 10 Good, 1 Moderate, 1 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 1 Unhealthy. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 14.5 µg/m³ — approximately 2.9 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Somalia Air Quality: Major Cities Index

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Somalia 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 Somalia

The median reading across 13 monitored cities is 38 AQI. The national spread is 147 points, from 15 in Baidoa to 162 in Bosaso. Average PM2.5 is 14.5 µg/m³ (2.9× the WHO annual guideline).

At least one monitored location is Unhealthy. Reduce prolonged outdoor exertion and check the city reading before planning exercise or travel.

See the complete AQI and pollutant reference scales

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Air Quality in Somalia — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Somalia?

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

Where does Somalia's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Somalia?

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 Somalia?

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 Somalia.