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Air quality in Richards Bay
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Richards Bay
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Richards Bay Air Quality Map
Real-time Richards Bay air pollution map
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Weather
What is the current weather in Richards Bay?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 91.4°F |
| Humidity | 25% |
| Wind | 10 mp/h |
| Pressure | 29.9 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midstream, Gauteng | 91 |
| 2 | Vereeniging, Gauteng | 64 |
| 3 | Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape | 57 |
| 4 | KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal | 55 |
| 5 | eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga | 54 |
| 6 | Middelburg, Mpumalanga | 54 |
| 7 | Thabazimbi, Limpopo | 40 |
(local time)
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US AQI
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Overview
What is the current air quality in Richards Bay?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Good | 42* US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 7.7*µg/m³ | |
| SO2 | 7.1*µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Richards Bay is currently 1.5 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Richards Bay?
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Forecast
Richards Bay air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Good 42 AQI US | | 91.4° 62.6° |  13.4 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 8 | Good 48 AQI US | | 77° 62.6° | 20.1 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 9 | Moderate 61 AQI US  | | 89.6° 62.6° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Friday, May 10 | Moderate 62 AQI US | | 95° 62.6° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Saturday, May 11 | Moderate 55 AQI US |  100% | 73.4° 68° | 22.4 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 12 | Good 28 AQI US | 100% | 66.2° 62.6° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Monday, May 13 | Good 31 AQI US | 60% | 73.4° 62.6° | 11.2 mp/h |
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