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Build with air quality data.
Build with real-time, historical, and forecast air quality data from African cities.
Unlock Air Quality Insights
Data access
Redefining data access
The API uses AI and data analysis techniques to provide accurate air quality measurements. It offers PM2.5 and PM10 measurements, the most common pollutants in African cities.
Our comprehensive air quality datasets include data from our low-cost air quality monitors as well as reference-grade monitors strategically deployed in major African cities.
What you can do with the AirQo API
Everything you need to integrate accurate air quality information into your application, from measurement data to developer support.
AI-powered accuracy
The API uses AI and data analysis techniques to provide accurate air quality measurements.
Comprehensive datasets
Combine data from our low-cost air quality monitors with reference-grade monitors strategically deployed in major African cities.
Real-time, historical, and forecast data
Work with raw and calibrated air quality data across real-time, historical, and forecast time horizons.
Comprehensive documentation
Seamlessly integrate the data with guidance from detailed API documentation.
Dedicated support team
Get assistance at every step of the integration process from a team that knows the API inside out.
Choose your API plan
Start free, then scale request volume and data access as your product grows.
Free
$0
Up to 10,000 requests per month
- Calibrated measurements from the past 7 days
- Filter by site, device, cohort, or grid
- Spatial heatmaps
- Community support
Standard
$50/month
Up to 50,000 requests per month
- Everything in Free
- Up to one year of historical data
- Raw sensor data and daily aggregates
- Paginated bulk data export
- Email support
Premium
$150/month
Up to 200,000 requests per month
- Everything in Standard
- Seven-day hourly and daily forecasts
- Health recommendations with forecast context
- Priority API access and higher limits
- Priority support
Manage or cancel your plan anytime in the AirQo Console.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about limits, plans, and access.
AirQo API
Ready to build with AirQo API?
Open the Console to create a client, choose a plan, and start building.
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