Air Quality in Potchefstroom, South Africa

Clear
13.6°C · 38.5% humidity
13.6°
Feels 13.6°
60
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 7pm
54
54
60 10pm
62
63
52 1am
52
53
53 4am
65
66
66 7am
66
54
54 10am
34
27
27 1pm
25
25
25 4pm
25
27
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

30h · 1 stn

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

38.5%
Humidity
12.5 km/h
Wind SSE
1026.6 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
60
16.35 µg/m³
PM10
31
34.3 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Potchefstroom?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

30h · 1 station
PM2.516.35 µg/m³ ×1.1 WHO
Moderate
PM1034.3 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Potchefstroom?

06-08
19.2° 10.7°
06-09
20.1° 13.0°
06-10
17.1° 7.6°
06-11
18.6° 10.1°
06-12
16.4° 10.5°
06-13
15.8° 6.8°
06-14
23.9° 8.2°
0.5 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 4.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Potchefstroom?

72
Welgegund-NAQI, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
22.8 km PM2.5: 22.1 µg/m³
41
Welgegund-NAQI, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
22.8 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³
33
Welgegund-NAQI, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
22.8 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Potchefstroom?

35 Stilfontein 43 Parys 28 Vredefort 35 Klerksdorp 64 Fochville 34 Carletonville 35 Orkney 45 Ventersdorp 36 Viljoenskroon 28 Hartbeesfontein
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-06-08T20:54 UTC.