What is the air quality in Shakaskraal today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Shakaskraal is 108 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups). PM2.5 concentration is 38.55 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Shakaskraal right now?

The current temperature in Shakaskraal is 18.3°C (feels like 18.3°C). Humidity is 73.4% and wind speed is 84.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Shakaskraal?

Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Shakaskraal, South Africa

Windy

18.3°C · 73.4% humidity

18.3°

Feels 18.3°

108

Unhealthy for sensitive groups

Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

54 6pm

108 9pm

122

112

104 12am

61 3am

28 6am

26 9am

27 12pm

25 3pm

Air Quality Index Trend

41h · 2 stn

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Shakaskraal'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 Shakaskraal is 2.6× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

73.4%

Humidity

84.3 km/h

Wind NNE

1025.4 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

108

38.55 µg/m³

PM10

41.15 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Shakaskraal?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

41h · 2 stations

PM2.538.55 µg/m³ ×2.6 WHO

Unhealthy for sensitive groups

PM1041.15 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

38.55

Median

38.55

Average

37.1

Low

40.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 16.35 · Bias: -22.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Shakaskraal?

06-08

23.6° 17.0°

06-09

22.3° 16.0°

06-10

21.4° 16.8°

1.56 mm

06-11

29.5° 15.3°

0.06 mm

06-12

19.7° 16.8°

0.19 mm

06-13

19.3° 15.0°

0.38 mm

06-14

21.4° 15.0°

1.13 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Shakaskraal?

105

Hambanathi Tongaat, eThekwini Metro, South Africa

15.1 km PM2.5: 37.1 µg/m³

Hambanathi Tongaat, eThekwini Metro, South Africa

15.1 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

112

Hambanathi Tongaat, eThekwini Metro, South Africa

15.1 km PM2.5: 40.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Shakaskraal?

108 Ballitoville 62 KwaDukuza 108 Tongaat 30 Mandeni 2 Ntuzuma 2 Durban 55 Pinetown 52 Eshowe 68 Mpumalanga 138 Folweni

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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 2026-06-08T19:33 UTC.