Air quality in Johannesburg
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Johannesburg
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Johannesburg Air Quality Map
Real-time Johannesburg air pollution map
Air Quality Data contributor(s)
Station(s) operated by
South African Air Quality Information System
Government
Weather
What is the current weather in Johannesburg?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 51.8°C |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Wind | 1.1 mp/h |
| Pressure | 1032 mb |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng | 163 |
| 2 | East London, Eastern Cape | 162 |
| 3 | Springs, Gauteng | 157 |
| 4 | Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal | 153 |
| 5 | Ermelo, Mpumalanga | 147 |
| 6 | Thabazimbi, Limpopo | 131 |
| 7 | Eastleigh, Gauteng | 115 |
| 8 | Sasolburg, Free State | 108 |
| 9 | eMkhomazi, KwaZulu-Natal | 105 |
| 10 | Standerton, Mpumalanga | 105 |
(local time)
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live Johannesburg aqi ranking
Real-time Johannesburg air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olifantsfontein | 105 |
| 2 | Bedfordview | 78 |
| 3 | Diepkloof | 68 |
| 4 | Kensington - Magpie Street | 45 |
(local time)
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Overview
What is the current air quality in Johannesburg?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 86 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 28.6µg/m³ | |
| PM10 | 57.8µg/m³ | |
| O3 | 9.1µg/m³ | |
PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Johannesburg is currently 5.7 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
How to protect from air pollution in Johannesburg?
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air |
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
Forecast
Johannesburg air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Jun 28 | Moderate 61 US AQI | | 55.4°41° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jun 29 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 101 US AQI  | | 55.4°39.2° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jun 30 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 117 US AQI | | 59°42.8° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Today | Moderate 86 US AQI | | 59°44.6° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Saturday, Jul 2 | Moderate 82 US AQI | | 59°44.6° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jul 3 | Moderate 84 US AQI | | 60.8°48.2° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Monday, Jul 4 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 105 US AQI | | 62.6°50° | 2.2 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jul 5 | Moderate 74 US AQI | | 64.4°51.8° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jul 6 | Moderate 73 US AQI | | 62.6°44.6° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jul 7 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 113 US AQI | | 64.4°48.2° | 2.2 mp/h |
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Historical
Historic air quality graph for Johannesburg
How to best protect from air pollution?
Johannesburg air quality data attribution
Contributors 1
- South African Air Quality Information System
3 stations
Government
Data sources 2
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