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Current Air Quality in Kenya
Place Type County Weather Risk Air Quality Status Evidence Note
Nairobi city Nairobi County flood/urban runoff moderate AQI ~24 (good); PM2.5 low
Kisumu city Kisumu County flooding moderate Urban AQI reference from regional list
Nakuru city Nakuru County flooding moderate Flood-affected county
Garissa town Garissa County drought stress poor Below-normal rainfall; drought alert
Wajir town Wajir County drought stress poor ASAL drought alert
Mandera town Mandera County drought stress poor Alarm phase drought
Marsabit county area Marsabit County drought stress poor ASAL drought alert
Nairobi city Nairobi County flood/urban runoff moderate Major flood impacts in Nairobi region
Kajiado county area Kajiado County flooding moderate Flood-affected county
Homa Bay town/area Homa Bay County flooding moderate Flood-affected county
Mombasa city Mombasa County coastal weather stress moderate Coastal exposure; no strong AQI signal
Kilifi town/county area Kilifi County air quality concern moderate Higher AQI readings reported
Nairobi city Nairobi County heavy rain/flood risk moderate Continued long rains and flood risk
Turkana county area Turkana County drought stress poor Northern dryness risk
Isiolo town/county area Isiolo County drought stress poor ASAL drought alert
Tana River county area Tana River County flood/drought variability moderate Both flood and drought vulnerability

🌿 Current Air Quality in Mombasa

AQI Level: Mombasa’s Air Quality Index (AQI) ranges from 22 to 49, placing it firmly in the Good category.
Comparison: Kenya’s national average AQI is slightly higher at 61 (Moderate).

🌬️ Key Pollutants

The primary pollutant is PM2.5, currently at a very low concentration of 8.7 to 11.8 Β΅g/m³.

πŸ’š Health Implications

  • General Public: The air is fresh, clean, and poses virtually no health risks.
  • Sensitive Groups: Children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions can safely spend extended time outdoors.

πŸ™️ Contributing Factors

Urban traffic emissions, coastal dust, and localized industrial activities contribute to baseline pollution, though current accumulation remains minimal.

🌦️ Weather Influence

  • Conditions: Temperatures around 25–26°C, humidity at 88%, and gentle winds of 4 km/h.
  • Impact: Light rain showers and steady sea breezes help wash out and disperse airborne particles.

✅ Actionable Recommendations

  • Open windows to ventilate your home with fresh air.
  • Enjoy outdoor activities like sports and biking without restrictions.

πŸ“Š Trend Insight

Air quality remains stable and clean throughout the day, supported by favorable coastal weather patterns.

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