Air quality in Potchefstroom
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Potchefstroom
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What is the current weather in Potchefstroom?
| Weather | Scattered clouds |
| Temperature | 80.6°F |
| Humidity | 30% |
| Wind | 16.7 mp/h |
| Pressure | 29.9 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ga-Rankuwa, North West | 138 |
| 2 | Standerton, Mpumalanga | 113 |
| 3 | Ermelo, Mpumalanga | 108 |
| 4 | Vereeniging, Gauteng | 100 |
| 5 | Sasolburg, Free State | 94 |
| 6 | Thabazimbi, Limpopo | 86 |
| 7 | Bloemfontein, Free State | 76 |
| 8 | KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal | 70 |
| 9 | Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng | 68 |
| 10 | Klerksdorp, North West | 59 |
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US AQI
76*
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Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality in Potchefstroom?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 76* US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 24.1*µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Potchefstroom is currently 4.8 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
How to protect from air pollution in Potchefstroom?
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Sensitive groups should run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
Forecast
Potchefstroom air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Moderate 76 US AQI |  100% | 80.6°53.6° |  15.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, Apr 1 | Moderate 66 US AQI | 60% | 82.4°53.6° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Sunday, Apr 2 | Moderate 61 US AQI | 100% | 80.6°59° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Monday, Apr 3 | Good 48 US AQI  | 90% | 80.6°57.2° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Apr 4 | Moderate 97 US AQI |  | 80.6°57.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Apr 5 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 106 US AQI  | | 82.4°57.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Thursday, Apr 6 | Moderate 74 US AQI | 80% | 80.6°60.8° | 13.4 mp/h |
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Historical
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