What is the air quality in Vanderbijlpark today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Vanderbijlpark is 179 (Unhealthy). PM2.5 concentration is 110.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Vanderbijlpark right now?

The current temperature in Vanderbijlpark is 12.2°C (feels like 12.2°C). Humidity is 67.7% and wind speed is 48.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Vanderbijlpark?

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

Air Quality in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

Drizzle

12.2°C · 67.7% humidity

12.2°

Feels 12.2°

179

Unhealthy

Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

198 11pm

199

179 2am

247

251

254 5am

256

257

258 8am

259

198

197 11am

180

181 2pm

169

169 5pm

181

198

198 8pm

198

Station readings 46h ago

AQI 169

PM2.5 91.3 µg/m³ · 46h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 4 stn

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Vanderbijlpark'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 Vanderbijlpark is 7.3× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

67.7%

Humidity

48.0 km/h

Wind NNW

1021.0 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

179

110.0 µg/m³

PM10

73.05 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Vanderbijlpark?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 4 stations

PM2.5110.0 µg/m³ ×7.3 WHO

Unhealthy

PM1073.05 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

110.0

Median

73.5

Average

22.1

Low

134.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 27.55 · Bias: -82.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Vanderbijlpark?

08-03

23.2° 9.3°

0.25 mm

08-04

23.4° 8.8°

08-05

19.8° 4.7°

08-06

21.3° 6.8°

08-07

23.8° 12.7°

2.25 mm

08-08

21.3° 14.6°

08-09

22.9° 8.2°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Vanderbijlpark?

189

Vanderbijlpark-NAQI, Sedibeng, South Africa

3.3 km PM2.5: 129.1 µg/m³

190

Vanderbijlpark-NAQI, Sedibeng, South Africa

3.3 km PM2.5: 131.0 µg/m³

Vanderbijlpark-NAQI, Sedibeng, South Africa

3.3 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Vanderbijlpark-NAQI, Sedibeng, South Africa

3.3 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

164

Vanderbijlpark NWU air quality station

4.4 km PM2.5: 81.5 µg/m³

120

Vanderbijlpark NWU air quality station

4.4 km PM2.5: 43.3 µg/m³

Vanderbijlpark NWU air quality station

4.4 km PM2.5: 12.8 µg/m³

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North West University Vaal campus, Sedibeng, South Africa

4.9 km

165

North West University Vaal campus, Sedibeng, South Africa

4.9 km PM2.5: 82.6 µg/m³

132

North West University Vaal campus, Sedibeng, South Africa

4.9 km PM2.5: 48.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Vanderbijlpark?

159 Vereeniging 169 Sasolburg 155 Evaton 72 Deneysville 84 Fochville 56 Parys 55 Westonaria 137 Tokoza 156 Soweto 42 Heidelberg

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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 2026-08-08T00:57 UTC.