Air Quality in Alberton, South Africa

Clear
16.7°C · 37.6% humidity
16.7°
Feels 16.7°
146
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
84 3pm
84
84
146 6pm
161
161
161 9pm
161
161
161 12am
161
146
161 3am
161
161
161 6am
161
161
146 9am
84
83
66 12pm
66
66
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

Alberton'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 Alberton is 3.6× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

37.6%
Humidity
23.4 km/h
Wind NW
1020.4 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
146
53.7 µg/m³
PM10
88
129.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Alberton?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.553.7 µg/m³ ×3.6 WHO
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
PM10129.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Alberton?

07-21
18.2° 7.4°
0.56 mm
07-22
19.4° 12.7°
0.06 mm
07-23
18.5° 8.7°
0.13 mm
07-24
19.4° 12.3°
0.69 mm
07-25
20.4° 8.8°
07-26
20.9° 10.1°
0.06 mm
07-27
22.8° 10.8°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Alberton?

87
Germiston Clinic
7.9 km PM2.5: 29.1 µg/m³
64
Copper college
17.3 km PM2.5: 18.3 µg/m³
20
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.4 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³
47
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.4 km PM2.5: 11.3 µg/m³
70
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.4 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³
65
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.9 km PM2.5: 18.8 µg/m³
57
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.9 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³
59
Wattville
18.4 km PM2.5: 16.0 µg/m³ PM10: 33.8 µg/m³
69
Sandton Health department
20.0 km PM2.5: 20.7 µg/m³
74
Phefeni Senior Secondary School
21.8 km PM2.5: 22.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Alberton?

146 Germiston 146 Tokoza 29 Johannesburg 41 Edenvale 146 Boksburg 47 Alexandra 146 Benoni 29 Randburg 146 Brakpan 69 Soweto
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T16:53 UTC.