What is the air quality in Nakuru?

Nakuru, Kenya has an annual US AQI of 69 (Polluted) and average PM2.5 of 18.8 µg/m³, ranking #3128 of 5856 cities. Main pollutant: PM2.5.

What is the cleanest month in Nakuru?

March is typically the cleanest month (AQI 62) and July the most polluted (AQI 86).

Where does Nakuru's air quality data come from?

PM2.5: 1998–2026 (low-cost sensors 2025–2026, satellite 1998–2024). From calibrated low-cost sensors, because no government monitor covers the city. Full sources are on the methodology page.

Nakuru, Kenya — Air Quality & Clean City Guide 2026

Nakuru Air Quality Data

Global rank	City	Continent	AQI	PM2.5
3128	Nakuru, Kenya	Africa & Middle East	AQI 69	PM2.5 18.8 µg/m³