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
230 6am
230
230
179 9am
131
141
131 12pm
137
140
131 3pm
133
134
147 6pm
165
166
166 9pm
166
167
167 12am
168
168
230 3am
230
230
CAMS model adj +84
146
146
146
146
84
83
66
66
66
54
54
54
66
83
83
83
83
83
83
84
84
146
146
146
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 7 stn

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
60
73.05 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Vanderbijlpark?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 7 stations
PM2.5110.0 µg/m³ ×7.3 WHO
Unhealthy
PM1073.05 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
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?

192
Vanderbijlpark-NAQI, Sedibeng, South Africa
3.3 km PM2.5: 134.9 µg/m³
189
Vanderbijlpark-NAQI, Sedibeng, South Africa
3.3 km PM2.5: 129.1 µg/m³
182
Vanderbijlpark-NAQI, Sedibeng, South Africa
3.3 km PM2.5: 115.5 µg/m³
183
Vanderbijlpark-NAQI, Sedibeng, South Africa
3.3 km PM2.5: 117.5 µg/m³
154
Vanderbijlpark NWU air quality station
4.4 km PM2.5: 61.4 µg/m³
90
Vanderbijlpark NWU air quality station
4.4 km PM2.5: 30.5 µg/m³
153
North West University Vaal campus, Sedibeng, South Africa
4.9 km PM2.5: 59.4 µg/m³
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North West University Vaal campus, Sedibeng, South Africa
4.9 km
133
North West University Vaal campus, Sedibeng, South Africa
4.9 km PM2.5: 48.5 µg/m³
159
North West University Vaal campus, Sedibeng, South Africa
4.9 km PM2.5: 71.0 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 2026-08-08T07:26 UTC.