Air Quality in Randfontein, South Africa

Clear
15.0°C · 30.1% humidity
15.0°
Feels 15.0°
221
Very unhealthy
Everyone should avoid outdoor exertion.
2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 6pm
66
66
221 9pm
182
154
134 12am
119
92
103 3am
97
94
91 6am
151
150
149 9am
56
55
35 12pm
28
27
34 3pm
34
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

Randfontein'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 Randfontein is 11.4× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

30.1%
Humidity
9.7 km/h
Wind W
1027.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
221
170.41 µg/m³
PM10
60
73.05 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Randfontein?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.5170.41 µg/m³ ×11.4 WHO
Very unhealthy
PM1073.05 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)
170.41
Median
171.65
Average
165.6
Low
177.7
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 27.55 · Bias: -142.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Randfontein?

06-08
17.7° 10.8°
06-09
18.9° 13.3°
06-10
17.4° 8.6°
06-11
16.5° 10.7°
06-12
16.5° 10.6°
06-13
16.6° 8.3°
06-14
21.6° 9.2°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Randfontein?

36
Davidsonville, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
15.1 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³
64
Simunye Mine
15.3 km PM2.5: 18.5 µg/m³
16
Jabavu-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
18.6 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Randfontein?

196 Krugersdorp 216 Bagale 228 Westonaria 213 Roodepoort 228 Soweto 142 Randburg 165 Johannesburg 34 Carletonville 64 Fochville 96 Alexandra
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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 2026-06-08T19:29 UTC.