Air Quality in Soweto, South Africa

Clear
15.0°C · 30.1% humidity
15.0°
Feels 15.0°
260
Very unhealthy
Everyone should avoid outdoor exertion.
5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
146 7pm
161
161
260 10pm
236
218
193 1am
169
177
173 4am
154
152
165 7am
177
163
85 10am
67
55
55 1pm
54
34
27 4pm
54
66
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 4 stn

Soweto'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 Soweto is 14.0× 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▲
260
209.57 µg/m³
PM10
101
154.9 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Soweto?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 4 stations
PM2.5209.57 µg/m³ ×14.0 WHO
Very unhealthy
PM10154.9 µg/m³
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)
209.57
Median
194.26
Average
150.4
Low
242.3
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 63.98 · Bias: -145.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Soweto?

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: 4.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Soweto?

30
Jabavu-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
2.2 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
36
Davidsonville, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
12.7 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³
64
Simunye Mine
19.1 km PM2.5: 18.5 µg/m³
29
Orange Farm, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
23.6 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³
30
Orange Farm, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
23.6 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
23
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
28.2 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³
66
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
28.2 km PM2.5: 19.2 µg/m³
32
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
28.2 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³
35
Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
34.5 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Soweto?

245 Roodepoort 256 Randfontein 168 Johannesburg 260 Westonaria 228 Krugersdorp 159 Randburg 166 Alberton 108 Tokoza 189 Evaton 104 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 2026-06-08T20:42 UTC.