What is the air quality in Richards Bay today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Richards Bay is 14 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.4 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Richards Bay right now?

The current temperature in Richards Bay is 19.5°C (feels like 19.5°C). Humidity is 77.4% and wind speed is 47.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Richards Bay?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Richards Bay, South Africa

Windy

19.5°C · 77.4% humidity

19.5°

Feels 19.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

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Air Quality Index Trend

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Richards Bay'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.

77.4%

Humidity

47.2 km/h

Wind NNE

1026.9 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

3.4 µg/m³

PM10▲

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Richards Bay?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 1 station

PM2.53.4 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

3.4

Median

3.4

Average

3.4

Low

3.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.35 · Bias: +4.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Richards Bay?

06-08

25.6° 16.0°

06-09

27.2° 14.9°

06-10

23.8° 16.9°

5.19 mm

06-11

28.6° 14.5°

06-12

20.5° 15.7°

0.69 mm

06-13

16.9° 14.2°

1.69 mm

06-14

23.1° 16.7°

0.94 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Richards Bay?

Brackenham - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

1.6 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³

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Arboretum - RBCAA

4.2 km

CBD RBCAA-NAQI, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

4.4 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

CBD RBCAA-NAQI, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

4.4 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

Felixton - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

14.9 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Esikhawini - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

15.3 km PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Richards Bay?

14 Empangeni 14 eSikhaleni 43 Mtubatuba 52 Eshowe 36 Mandeni 55 Ulundi 54 KwaDukuza 112 Shakaskraal 112 Ballitoville 112 Tongaat

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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 2026-06-08T18:11 UTC.