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15.6µg/m³CAMS model • Open-Meteo
AfghanistanAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10
Compare air quality across cities in this country. Explore PM2.5, PM10 and other pollutant concentrations, check data timestamps, and view recent trends and historical charts.
Afghanistan - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 15.6 µg/m³, PM10: 36.2 µg/m³, O₃: 45.2 µg/m³, NO₂: 7 µg/m³, SO₂: 2 µg/m³, CO: 325.9 µg/m³. Date range: October 7, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
Lowest PM2.5: Ghaznī (2.9 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Kunduz (29.5 µg/m³). This comparison covers 10 cities on October 7, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
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10 citiesAfghanistan↗
Kabul
PM2.523.4
PM1032.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 12.6O₃ 54
October 7, 202605:30
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Kandahar District
PM2.520.4
PM1057.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 2.4O₃ 41
October 7, 202605:30
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Mazari Sharif
PM2.56.7
PM1014.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 7.4O₃ 44
October 7, 202605:30
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Herat
PM2.56.6
PM1013.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 3.7O₃ 29
October 7, 202605:30
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Jalal-Abad
PM2.523.7
PM1028.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 6.3O₃ 96
October 7, 202605:30
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Kunduz
PM2.529.5
PM10100.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 12.6O₃ 39
October 7, 202605:30
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Ghaznī
PM2.52.9
PM105.1
µg/m³
PM2.5 · GoodNO₂ 6.7O₃ 20
October 7, 202605:30
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Balkh
PM2.57.8
PM1027.9
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 7.3O₃ 32
October 7, 202605:30
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Baghlān
PM2.526.1
PM1070.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 6.9O₃ 26
October 7, 202605:30
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Gardez
PM2.58.9
PM1010.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · FairNO₂ 3.8O₃ 71
October 7, 202605:30
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AVERAGE ACROSS AVAILABLE COUNTRY POINTS
Latest concentrations · Afghanistan
Particulate matter
36.2µg/m³Ozone
45.2µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
7µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
2µg/m³Carbon monoxide
325.9µg/m³Average of the latest available hour at each model point. This is neither a population-weighted nor a daily average.
DAILY DATA · Afghanistan
Afghanistan - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-10-06)
Averages across available points in the country. These are not population-weighted averages.
PM2.5Lowest 8.47 2026-09-30Highest 19.49 2026-10-052026-08-31 - 2026-10-06
PM10Lowest 15.34 2026-09-30Highest 80.75 2026-10-052026-08-31 - 2026-10-06
O₃Lowest 78.75 2026-10-06Highest 96.67 2026-08-312026-08-31 - 2026-10-06
NO₂Lowest 2.07 2026-09-04Highest 5.24 2026-09-302026-08-31 - 2026-10-06
SO₂Lowest 2.17 2026-09-05Highest 3.25 2026-10-022026-08-31 - 2026-10-06
COLowest 192.93 2026-09-04Highest 318.71 2026-09-302026-08-31 - 2026-10-06
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| Pollutant | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-05 | 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 17.2 | 19.49 | 11.47 | 12.74 | 18.02 | 15.84 | 8.47 | 10.3 | 11.67 | 13.93 | 16.63 | 16.58 | 16.4 | 18.03 | 15.24 |
| PM10 | 58.13 | 80.75 | 40.31 | 27.5 | 48.12 | 40.63 | 15.34 | 28.23 | 34.04 | 48.41 | 63.23 | 65.99 | 72.82 | 76.19 | 52.71 |
| O₃ | 78.75 | 84.84 | 83.85 | 82.55 | 85.43 | 84.4 | 80.92 | 94.85 | 93.17 | 92.63 | 95.01 | 96.11 | 94.24 | 95.32 | 96.67 |
| NO₂ | 3.66 | 3.08 | 3.97 | 3.82 | 3.45 | 4.07 | 5.24 | 3.76 | 3.11 | 2.26 | 2.07 | 3.01 | 3.2 | 2.67 | 2.74 |
| SO₂ | 2.63 | 2.69 | 2.46 | 2.73 | 3.25 | 3.13 | 2.62 | 2.45 | 2.25 | 2.17 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.44 | 2.29 | 2.26 |
| CO | 279.34 | 251.11 | 226.17 | 261.92 | 272.04 | 295.7 | 318.71 | 284.7 | 246.5 | 202.64 | 192.93 | 221.9 | 227.82 | 209.37 | 208.31 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
Environment and quality of life ratings · Afghanistan
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Afghanistan | Pakistan | Tajikistan | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan | Iran |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 35% | 49% | 66% | 75% | 62% | 47% |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 24% | 43% | 69% | 75% | 54% | 30% |
| Air Pollution | 78% | 64% | 52% | 42% | 53% | 80% |
| Garbage Disposal | 26% | 34% | 52% | 77% | 45% | 52% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 37% | 44% | 54% | 71% | 66% | 59% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 32% | 40% | 67% | 81% | 53% | 48% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 55% | 59% | 38% | 23% | 50% | 52% |
| Water Pollution | 74% | 70% | 52% | 32% | 51% | 49% |
WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Afghanistan · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 33, 65.
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Afghanistan · October 4, 2026: minimum temperature 19.7°C, maximum 33.1°C. Wind: 18.5 km/h. Humidity: 16%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-04 | 27.1 | 19.7 | 33.1 | 23 | — | 5.1 | 16 | 36 |
| 2026-10-05 | 27.3 | 19.7 | 32.6 | 22.4 | — | 6.8 | 15 | 5 |
| 2026-10-06 | 24.5 | 17.1 | 30.2 | 20.5 | 0.1 | 6.7 | 14 | 13 |
| 2026-10-07 | 27.1 | 17.5 | 31.2 | 20.8 | — | 6.5 | 7 | 1 |
| 2026-10-08 | 27.9 | 19.1 | 31.7 | 20.9 | — | 8.6 | 14 | 4 |
| 2026-10-09 | 26.2 | 17 | 30 | 19.2 | — | 8.2 | 17 | 11 |
| 2026-10-10 | 25.9 | 16.4 | 28.8 | 20.1 | — | 5.3 | 6 | 41 |
| 2026-10-11 | 27.4 | 18 | 30.4 | 21.9 | — | 5.7 | 8 | 23 |
| 2026-10-12 | 27.8 | 19.6 | 29 | 21.5 | — | 4.7 | 16 | 1 |
| 2026-10-13 | 23.9 | 16.9 | 26.4 | 17.3 | — | 5.1 | 23 | 3 |
| 2026-10-14 | 21.3 | 12.9 | 24.5 | 14.3 | — | 6.4 | 13 | 10 |
| 2026-10-15 | 21.2 | 12.7 | 23.7 | 13.6 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 10 | 3 |
| 2026-10-16 | 21.5 | 12.9 | 23.8 | 14.7 | 0.7 | 4.7 | 15 | 1 |
| 2026-10-17 | 22.7 | 13.5 | 25.5 | 17.2 | — | 5.6 | 11 | 37 |
| 2026-10-18 | 24 | 15.8 | 26.4 | 17.6 | — | 5.5 | 18 | — |
| 2026-10-19 | 25 | 17 | 27.4 | 18.4 | — | 4.8 | 16 | 5 |
| 2026-10-20 | 25.2 | 16.4 | 27.3 | 17.3 | 0.3 | 5.3 | 14 | 7 |
| 2026-10-21 | 25 | 16.6 | 27 | 18.5 | — | 4.9 | 15 | 11 |
UV index by day · Afghanistan
Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
SPF 30-50, hat and sunglasses are a must. Better to stay in the shade 11:00-15:00.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Afghanistan · October 6, 2026: UV index: 6.4 .
| Indicator | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-11 | 2026-10-12 | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 6 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | — |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Afghanistan · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 15.6 µg/m³, PM10: 36.2 µg/m³, O₃: 45.2 µg/m³, NO₂: 7 µg/m³, SO₂: 2 µg/m³, CO: 325.9 µg/m³. Date range: October 7, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
When was PM2.5 highest in Afghanistan over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 19.5 µg/m³ (October 5, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before October 7, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
Which cities in Afghanistan have the cleanest and most polluted air by PM2.5?
Lowest PM2.5: Ghaznī (2.9 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Kunduz (29.5 µg/m³). This comparison covers 10 cities on October 7, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Afghanistan an AQI score?
No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.
What UV index does the available forecast show for Afghanistan?
For October 6, 2026, the forecast UV index is 6.4. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Afghanistan?
For October 4, 2026, forecast wind speed is 18.5 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.
PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃
Understanding air quality and pollution data
What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?
PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.
Where does the air pollution data come from?
The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.
How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?
PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.
Which dates do the values and charts cover?
Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.
How can I check pollution in my city?
Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.