Air Quality in Kriel, South Africa

Windy
12.0°C · 65.7% humidity
12.0°
Feels 12.0°
148
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
131 11pm
131
114
148 2am
155
148
145 5am
203
200
199 8am
197
133
116 11am
115
115
115 2pm
102
102
102 5pm
114
131
131 8pm
131
131
Station readings
132
155
137
CAMS model adj +48
83
83
66
66
83
83
84
146
146
146
146
83
66
66
66
66
54
54
54
66
83
83
83
83
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

23h · 1 stn

Kriel's air quality is influenced by vehicle emissions, biomass burning, dust, and industrial activity. Dry seasons and Harmattan winds can significantly elevate particulate pollution levels. Current PM2.5 concentration in Kriel is 3.6× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

65.7%
Humidity
40.7 km/h
Wind N
1021.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
148
54.6 µg/m³
PM10
38
41.2 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Kriel?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

23h · 1 station
PM2.554.6 µg/m³ ×3.6 WHO
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
PM1041.2 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)
54.6
Median
35.8
Average
13.1
Low
58.5
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 23.15 · Bias: -31.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Kriel?

08-03
22.9° 6.8°
0.06 mm
08-04
23.6° 9.0°
08-05
20.1° 6.1°
08-06
22.6° 4.8°
08-07
25.9° 8.8°
0.06 mm
08-08
21.2° 11.5°
08-09
22.8° 7.6°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Kriel?

134
Eskom-Kriel Village, Nkangala, South Africa
0.4 km PM2.5: 48.9 µg/m³
109
Eskom-Kriel Village, Nkangala, South Africa
0.4 km PM2.5: 38.7 µg/m³
109
Eskom-Kriel Village, Nkangala, South Africa
0.4 km PM2.5: 38.7 µg/m³
137
Eskom-Thubelihle
4.8 km PM2.5: 50.0 µg/m³ PM10: 82.0 µg/m³
59
Eskom-Elandsfontein-NAQI, Gert Sibande, South Africa
15.7 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³
40
Eskom-Elandsfontein-NAQI, Gert Sibande, South Africa
15.7 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³
93
Eskom-Elandsfontein-NAQI, Gert Sibande, South Africa
15.7 km PM2.5: 32.1 µg/m³
182
Eskom-Komati, Nkangala, South Africa
25.5 km PM2.5: 115.5 µg/m³
21
Eskom-Komati, Nkangala, South Africa
25.5 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³
15
Eskom-Komati, Nkangala, South Africa
25.5 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Kriel?

153 Thubelihle 100 Kinross 98 Trichardt 53 Bethal 97 Secunda 93 Phola 137 Leslie 137 Lebohang 116 eMbalenhle 89 Emalahleni
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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-08-08T00:55 UTC.