SmogRank / Countries / Malawi / Northern Region
Most polluted cities in Northern Region, Malawi
2 measured cities ranked by PM2.5, this year. Worst: Karonga at 28.8 µg/m³, #142 in the world.
Good 0–9.0Moderate 9.1+Unhealthy for sensitive groups 35.5+Unhealthy 55.5+Very unhealthy 125.5+Hazardous 225.5+No data
Estimated: cities without a monitor
Northern Region cities we can't measure, with model estimates for the last 7 days. Listed by population, not ranked: estimates aren't precise enough to rank. Model estimates from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), adjusted to measured cities nearby where there are any. Adjusted, a single day lands within ×1.5 of what a monitor would read about two times in three; unadjusted, it can be off by half or double. Treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
| City | 7-day estimate |
|---|---|
| Mzimba estimated | ≈ 15 µg/m³ |
| Rumphi estimated | ≈ 16 µg/m³ |
| Chitipa estimated | ≈ 13 µg/m³ |
| Nkhata Bay estimated | ≈ 17 µg/m³ |
Updated 2026-10-01 13:07 UTC. Values are PM2.5 in µg/m³ (fine particles), the median of each city's monitors.