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Lusaka AQI Today

Zambia · Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Current Weather & ForecastUpdated 11:36:18 AM
25°C
Partly Cloudy
High25°C/Low17°C
Feels 26°C
53% Humidity
11 km/h SE
☀️UV 5.95 (High)
☁️75% Cloud
💧
Precipitation
1.4 mm
🌧️
Rain Chance
13%
💨
Max Wind
16 km/h
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Wind Gust
29 km/h
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Sunrise
06:09
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Sunset
18:23
Today's Hourly Breakdown
Actual
Forecast
Now
Times in GMT+2
🌡️Temperature (°C)
🌧️Precipitation (mm) & Chance (%)
💨Wind Speed & Gusts (km/h)
💧Humidity & Cloud Cover (%)
☀️UV Index
Weather Details
Partly Cloudy
Current condition
UV Index
5.95
High
☁️
Cloud Cover
75%
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Direction
SE
143°
Wind Gust
29 km/h
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Max Wind Today
16 km/h
Sunrise
06:09 AM
Sunset
06:23 PM

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

Live
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Lusaka, Zambia
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 11:36:19 AM
65AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Moderate
PM2.5
65ug/m3
PM10
18ug/m3
Dominant: PM2.5
Station: Eskom-Marapong, Waterberg, South Africa
25°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity53 %
Wind Speed11 km/h
UV Index5.95
65
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
65ug/m3
PM10
18ug/m3
O3
5.4ug/m3
NO2
2.4ug/m3
SO2
0.7ug/m3
CO
147ug/m3
Health Advice
Acceptable air quality. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Data updated 11:36:19 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
🚬
3.0cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 3.0 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 21 cigsMonthly: 89 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 65 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 65
🏠
Air Purifier
Optional
😷
N95 Mask
Optional
🏡
Stay Indoor
Not Needed
🪟
Windows Closed
Optional
🏃
Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
🚗
Car Cabin Filter
Optional
Health Risk Assessment
🫁
Asthma
Mild
Low risk for most people
❤️
Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
🤧
Allergies
Mild
Low allergy aggravation risk
😮‍💨
Respiratory
Mild
Normal breathing expected
👁️
Eye Irritation
Mild
Minor irritation possible
👶
Children & Elderly
Caution
Normal activities ok

Lusaka Weather & Air Quality Overview

Lusaka is a city in Zambia, located in the Southern Hemisphere at coordinates 15.39°S, 28.32°E. With a population of approximately 3.3 million, it is one of the notable urban centers in Africa. Lusaka experiences a tropical climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Lusaka, Zambia.

Right now in Lusaka, the temperature is 25°C (feels like 26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is at 53%. Winds are blowing at 11 km/h. Today's high is expected to reach 25°C and the low will be around 17°C.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lusaka is 65, rated as Moderate. The dominant pollutant is PM2.5.

Air Quality in Lusaka Today

Lusaka AQI (air quality index) is updated in real time. Current conditions, health guidance, and pollutant levels for Lusaka, Zambia are shown above. Compare Lusaka air quality with other cities on our AQI rankings or global map.

  • Today's high in Lusaka: 25°C
  • Humidity in Lusaka: 53%
  • Current AQI in Lusaka: 65 (Moderate)
  • Wind in Lusaka: 11 km/h

Weather in Lusaka and the Lusaka forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

Data updates every few minutes. Weather powered by Open-Meteo. Air quality from multiple monitoring networks.

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