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EthiopiaAir 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.
Ethiopia - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 25.3 µg/m³, PM10: 40.7 µg/m³, O₃: 27.1 µg/m³, NO₂: 9.6 µg/m³, SO₂: 1.6 µg/m³, CO: 340.2 µg/m³. Date range: September 7, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.
Lowest PM2.5: Ad-Damazin (16.4 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Bahir Dar, Mek'ele (32 µg/m³). This comparison covers 11 cities on September 7, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
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11 citiesEthiopia↗
Addis Ababa
PM2.518.3
PM1029
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 10.2O₃ 24
September 7, 202604:00
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Dire Dawa
PM2.529.9
PM1032.1
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 10.1O₃ 12
September 7, 202604:00
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Mek'ele
PM2.532
PM1055.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 11.9O₃ 30
September 7, 202604:00
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Nazrēt
PM2.524.5
PM1038.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 10.3O₃ 21
September 7, 202604:00
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Ad-Damazin
PM2.516.4
PM1027
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 4.5O₃ 42
September 7, 202603:00
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Bahir Dar
PM2.532
PM1055.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 8O₃ 33
September 7, 202604:00
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Gondar
PM2.519.4
PM1035.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 7.5O₃ 22
September 7, 202604:00
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Desē
PM2.531.4
PM1071.5
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 8.5O₃ 57
September 7, 202604:00
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Awasa
PM2.524.6
PM1034.2
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 13O₃ 16
September 7, 202604:00
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Jīma
PM2.519.5
PM1028.6
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 6.8O₃ 27
September 7, 202604:00
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Bishoftu
PM2.530.5
PM1039.8
µg/m³
PM2.5 · ModerateNO₂ 14.6O₃ 14
September 7, 202604:00
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AVERAGE ACROSS AVAILABLE COUNTRY POINTS
Latest concentrations · Ethiopia
Particulate matter
40.7µg/m³Ozone
27.1µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
9.6µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
1.6µg/m³Carbon monoxide
340.2µg/m³Average of the latest available hour at each model point. This is neither a population-weighted nor a daily average.
DAILY DATA · Ethiopia
Ethiopia - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-31 - 2026-09-07)
Averages across available points in the country. These are not population-weighted averages.
PM2.5Lowest 20.65 2026-09-02Highest 27.22 2026-09-062026-08-31 - 2026-09-07
PM10Lowest 36.1 2026-09-03Highest 52.39 2026-09-062026-08-31 - 2026-09-07
O₃Lowest 54.77 2026-09-01Highest 58.93 2026-08-312026-08-31 - 2026-09-07
NO₂Lowest 4.59 2026-08-31Highest 5.36 2026-09-042026-08-31 - 2026-09-07
SO₂Lowest 1.73 2026-09-03Highest 1.89 2026-09-072026-08-31 - 2026-09-07
COLowest 281.66 2026-08-31Highest 355.31 2026-09-072026-08-31 - 2026-09-07
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| Pollutant | 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 | 23.99 | 27.22 | 25.82 | 24.75 | 21.92 | 20.65 | 22.22 | 21.82 |
| PM10 | 43.15 | 52.39 | 49.89 | 44.04 | 36.1 | 36.29 | 37.23 | 39.81 |
| O₃ | 57.74 | 58.31 | 58.06 | 58.57 | 57.38 | 58.01 | 54.77 | 58.93 |
| NO₂ | 5.19 | 5.16 | 5.12 | 5.36 | 5.22 | 4.68 | 5.17 | 4.59 |
| SO₂ | 1.89 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.79 | 1.73 | 1.76 | 1.77 | 1.73 |
| CO | 355.31 | 288.53 | 323.17 | 342.25 | 317.98 | 305.47 | 312.88 | 281.66 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.
AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · Ethiopia
Ethiopia - air pollution history (2016-08 - 2020-05)
Compare monthly particle and gas concentrations in the available archive.
PM2.5Lowest 13.7 2018-11Highest 42.3 2018-062016-08 - 2020-05
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| Pollutant | 2020-05 | 2020-04 | 2020-03 | 2020-02 | 2020-01 | 2019-12 | 2019-11 | 2019-10 | 2019-09 | 2019-08 | 2019-07 | 2019-06 | 2019-05 | 2019-04 | 2019-03 | 2019-02 | 2019-01 | 2018-12 | 2018-11 | 2018-10 | 2018-09 | 2018-08 | 2018-07 | 2018-06 | 2018-05 | 2018-04 | 2018-03 | 2018-02 | 2018-01 | 2017-12 | 2017-11 | 2017-10 | 2017-09 | 2017-08 | 2017-07 | 2017-06 | 2017-05 | 2017-04 | 2017-03 | 2017-02 | 2017-01 | 2016-12 | 2016-11 | 2016-10 | 2016-09 | 2016-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 14.6 | 17.3 | 25 | 21.9 | 22.9 | 15.8 | 16.4 | 14.3 | 27.7 | 24.9 | — | 33.4 | 16.3 | 15.3 | 20.6 | 14.8 | 14.9 | 17.3 | 13.7 | 16.3 | 17.8 | 27.5 | 35 | 42.3 | 29.5 | 20.9 | 24.8 | 20.2 | 28.1 | 20.3 | 21.1 | 20.9 | 32.8 | 22.9 | 37.5 | 34.8 | 19.5 | 20.5 | 16.3 | 21.4 | 16 | 20.3 | 21.3 | 19.7 | 33.8 | 39.8 |
A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. Historical values do not describe today’s air quality.
Environment and quality of life ratings · Ethiopia
Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.
| Indicator | Ethiopia | Djibouti | Eritrea | South Sudan | Kenya | Uganda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Parks in the City | 31% | 20% | — | 25% | 57% | 36% |
| Pleasure of spending time in the city | 44% | 42% | — | 42% | 46% | 34% |
| Air Pollution | 62% | 46% | — | 31% | 58% | 70% |
| Garbage Disposal | 25% | 25% | — | 25% | 31% | 19% |
| Availability and quality of drinking water | 41% | 30% | — | 50% | 44% | 38% |
| Cleanliness and tidiness | 27% | 25% | — | 50% | 32% | 27% |
| Noise and Light pollution | 60% | 21% | — | 33% | 49% | 57% |
| Water Pollution | 67% | 54% | — | 75% | 74% | 73% |
WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS
Ethiopia · weather forecast
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 8, 38.
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Ethiopia · September 5, 2026: minimum temperature 10°C, maximum 17.6°C. Wind: 12.7 km/h. Humidity: 71%.
Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
| Date | Day °C | Min °C | Max °C | Night °C | Rain mm | Wind m/s | Humidity % | Clouds % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 17.4 | 10 | 17.6 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 3.5 | 71 | 61 |
| 2026-09-06 | 18.2 | 11.5 | 18.3 | 12.6 | 13.9 | 3 | 63 | 18 |
| 2026-09-07 | 17.6 | 10.7 | 17.9 | 11.9 | 18.1 | 3.7 | 71 | 11 |
| 2026-09-08 | 14.9 | 10.5 | 16.8 | 12 | 17 | 3.3 | 84 | 68 |
| 2026-09-09 | 17.2 | 10.1 | 17.2 | 12.2 | 11.5 | 2.2 | 74 | 23 |
| 2026-09-10 | 16.2 | 10 | 16.7 | 11.8 | 22.3 | 3.1 | 80 | 33 |
| 2026-09-11 | 15.9 | 9.4 | 16.3 | 11.4 | 14.8 | 5.1 | 78 | 99 |
| 2026-09-12 | 16.4 | 11.2 | 16.8 | 12 | 12.1 | 1.5 | 76 | 45 |
| 2026-09-13 | 17.6 | 10.3 | 17.9 | 11.8 | 8.7 | 3.5 | 69 | 14 |
| 2026-09-14 | 18.2 | 10.4 | 18.2 | 13.4 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 62 | 13 |
| 2026-09-15 | 18.2 | 10.3 | 18.2 | 12.2 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 62 | 54 |
| 2026-09-16 | 18.4 | 10.1 | 18.4 | 12.7 | 7.2 | 2.7 | 61 | 18 |
| 2026-09-17 | 17.5 | 10.3 | 17.6 | 11.3 | 10.6 | 4.4 | 66 | 80 |
| 2026-09-18 | 17.3 | 10 | 17.3 | 11.3 | 9.6 | 2.3 | 69 | 100 |
| 2026-09-19 | 17.5 | 9.7 | 18.6 | 11.9 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 72 | 45 |
| 2026-09-20 | 18 | 10.7 | 18 | 12.6 | 11.5 | 2.6 | 69 | 54 |
| 2026-09-21 | 17.9 | 10.6 | 17.9 | 12.3 | 9.5 | 2.2 | 68 | 100 |
UV index by day · Ethiopia
Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.
SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00-16:00.
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme
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Ethiopia · September 6, 2026: UV index: 9.5 .
| Indicator | 2026-09-06 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-09 | 2026-09-10 | 2026-09-11 | 2026-09-12 | 2026-09-13 | 2026-09-14 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-16 | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index | 9.5 | 9 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9 | 9.4 | 8.4 | 9.4 | 8.7 | 9.6 | 8.1 | 9.2 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 9 | 10 |
AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS
Ethiopia · air pollution - questions and answers
What do the latest air quality data show for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 25.3 µg/m³, PM10: 40.7 µg/m³, O₃: 27.1 µg/m³, NO₂: 9.6 µg/m³, SO₂: 1.6 µg/m³, CO: 340.2 µg/m³. Date range: September 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 Ethiopia over the past week?
The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 27.2 µg/m³ (September 6, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before September 7, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.
Which cities in Ethiopia have the cleanest and most polluted air by PM2.5?
Lowest PM2.5: Ad-Damazin (16.4 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Bahir Dar, Mek'ele (32 µg/m³). This comparison covers 11 cities on September 7, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.
What period does the pollution history for Ethiopia cover?
Available monthly means cover 2016-08 - 2020-05. The tables include PM2.5. Missing values are marked with a dash, not treated as zero. Monthly archives and current model data may come from different sources.
Is the PM2.5 concentration for Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
For September 6, 2026, the forecast UV index is 9.5. The UV section also shows the following available days.
What wind speed is forecast for Ethiopia?
For September 5, 2026, forecast wind speed is 12.7 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.