Air Quality in Richards Bay, South Africa

Drizzle
19.9°C · 85.4% humidity
19.9°
Feels 19.9°
1
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 10pm
54
54
1 1am
16
27
35 4am
40
44
47 7am
49
50
51 10am
52
53
53 1pm
53
34
34 4pm
34
34
34 7pm
34
34
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

39h · 1 stn

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.

85.4%
Humidity
27.3 km/h
Wind NNE
1017.5 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5
1
0.21 µg/m³
PM10▲
25
27.45 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Richards Bay?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

39h · 1 station
PM2.50.21 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1027.45 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)
0.21
Median
0.8
Average
0.2
Low
1.4
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +13.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Richards Bay?

08-03
27.7° 16.5°
0.44 mm
08-04
27.7° 14.8°
4.56 mm
08-05
27.2° 13.5°
3.06 mm
08-06
26.9° 14.9°
3.19 mm
08-07
29.8° 14.9°
0.06 mm
08-08
24.7° 18.8°
0.5 mm
08-09
31.3° 16.1°
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Richards Bay?

–
Habour West - RBCAA
1.1 km
–
Scorpio - RBCAA
1.5 km
72
Brackenham - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa
1.6 km PM2.5: 22.1 µg/m³
1
Brackenham - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa
1.6 km PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³
109
Brackenham - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa
1.6 km PM2.5: 38.7 µg/m³
–
Arboretum - RBCAA
4.2 km
136
CBD RBCAA-NAQI, King Cetshwayo, South Africa
4.4 km PM2.5: 49.7 µg/m³
1
CBD RBCAA-NAQI, King Cetshwayo, South Africa
4.4 km PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³
114
Felixton - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa
14.9 km PM2.5: 40.8 µg/m³
132
Felixton - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa
14.9 km PM2.5: 48.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Richards Bay?

4 Empangeni 6 eSikhaleni 50 Mtubatuba 41 Eshowe 52 Mandeni 38 Ulundi 52 KwaDukuza 84 Shakaskraal 84 Ballitoville 84 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 2026-08-07T23:06 UTC.