City comparison
Lagos vs Nairobi air quality
Live AQI comparison between Lagos and Nairobi. Data updates every 15 minutes.
Lagos and Nairobi differ by 11 AQI points right now. Lagos has cleaner air at this moment.
What drives air quality in Lagos and Nairobi
Lagos
Lagos air quality reflects intense traffic, port and industrial activity, and widespread local combustion sources in a rapidly growing megacity. Congested corridors can produce strong nitrogen dioxide peaks, while particulate pollution is influenced by both transport and distributed fuel use. Exposure can vary significantly between neighborhoods and commuting routes.
Nairobi
Nairobi's air quality varies with traffic density, rapid urban growth, and local topography that affects how pollutants disperse. Busy commuter corridors and industrial areas tend to show the highest concentrations, while greener and less congested zones can remain comparatively cleaner. Daily mobility patterns strongly influence short-term AQI changes.
Both cities are shaped by different combinations of traffic density, terrain, weather patterns, and seasonal events, which is why the same AQI band can feel different on the ground. Checking live readings rather than relying on reputation or past visits is the most reliable way to plan travel, exercise, or outdoor time between the two.
Live AQI from Open-Meteo (CAMS). Conditions change hourly — refresh for the latest readings. South African cities may show WAQI station data on their dedicated pages.