Air Quality in Polokwane, South Africa

Drizzle
14.7°C · 64.9% humidity
14.7°
Feels 14.7°
60
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
60 10pm
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60
60 1am
60
60
60 4am
60
60
72 7am
72
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60 10am
60
60
60 1pm
60
72
72 4pm
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72 7pm
89
89
Station readings 45h ago
AQI 94
PM2.5 32.6 µg/m³ · 45h ago
CAMS model adj +6
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83
83
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

36h · 2 stn

Polokwane'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 Polokwane is 1.1× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

64.9%
Humidity
23.6 km/h
Wind ESE
1021.6 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
60
16.35 µg/m³
PM10
44
48.05 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Polokwane?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

36h · 2 stations
PM2.516.35 µg/m³ ×1.1 WHO
Moderate
PM1048.05 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Polokwane?

08-03
24.3° 6.8°
0.13 mm
08-04
25.1° 10.8°
08-05
20.5° 10.9°
0.06 mm
08-06
22.1° 5.7°
08-07
25.2° 9.2°
08-08
18.8° 13.9°
08-09
23.2° 10.5°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Polokwane?

163
Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km PM2.5: 78.7 µg/m³
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Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km
164
Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km PM2.5: 80.7 µg/m³
107
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 37.9 µg/m³
44
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³
107
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 37.9 µg/m³
34
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³
112
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 40.0 µg/m³
65
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 18.8 µg/m³
112
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 40.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Polokwane?

37 Mankweng 48 Lebowakgomo 67 Mokopane 202 Tzaneen 202 Duiwelskloof 202 Nkowakowa 57 Mookgophong 77 Louis Trichardt 52 Praktiseer 48 Modimolle
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-08-07T23:58 UTC.