Air Quality in Polokwane, South Africa

Partly Cloudy
11.4°C · 68.2% humidity
11.4°
Feels 11.4°
45
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 6pm
54
66
45 9pm
51
55
58 12am
48
50
51 3am
52
53
53 6am
53
53
54 9am
54
54
34 12pm
34
27
27 3pm
34
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

40h · 4 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.

68.2%
Humidity
32.2 km/h
Wind NNE
1029.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
45
10.79 µg/m³
PM10
38
41.2 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Polokwane?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

40h · 4 stations
PM2.510.79 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1041.2 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)
10.79
Median
13.72
Average
7.9
Low
21.1
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: +8.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Polokwane?

06-08
19.4° 9.4°
06-09
21.7° 10.6°
06-10
19.1° 9.3°
06-11
19.5° 9.2°
06-12
16.0° 11.5°
0.5 mm
06-13
17.8° 10.6°
06-14
25.7° 8.1°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Polokwane?

86
Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km PM2.5: 28.7 µg/m³
29
Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³
40
Capricorn, South Africa
6.8 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³
42
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³
29
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³
14
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³
30
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
42
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³
46
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Polokwane?

40 Mankweng 59 Lebowakgomo 34 Mokopane 186 Tzaneen 186 Duiwelskloof 186 Nkowakowa 60 Mookgophong 77 Louis Trichardt 71 Praktiseer 28 Modimolle
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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 2026-06-08T19:31 UTC.