Air Quality in Alberton, South Africa

Clear
13.8°C · 47.8% humidity
13.8°
Feels 13.8°
164
Unhealthy
Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
84 8pm
146
146
164 11pm
159
155
153 2am
151
149
148 5am
148
147
147 8am
85
66
54 11am
54
54
54 2pm
54
54
83 5pm
146
146
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 16.1× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

47.8%
Humidity
21.1 km/h
Wind NNW
1024.8 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
164
80.25 µg/m³
PM10
113
179.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Alberton?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.580.25 µg/m³ ×5.3 WHO
Unhealthy
PM10179.9 µg/m³
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)
80.25
Median
117.5
Average
10.8
Low
224.2
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 53.7 · Bias: -26.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Alberton?

05-28
18.2° 14.9°
05-29
19.4° 8.4°
0.13 mm
05-30
20.0° 10.6°
05-31
19.4° 11.1°
06-01
17.5° 14.9°
06-02
20.8° 11.6°
06-03
22.1° 13.3°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Alberton?

23
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.4 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³
62
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.4 km PM2.5: 17.3 µg/m³
127
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.4 km PM2.5: 46.1 µg/m³
7
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.9 km PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³
11
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
17.9 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³
70
Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
24.9 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³
9
Jabavu-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
25.0 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Alberton?

45 Germiston 45 Tokoza 165 Johannesburg 146 Edenvale 169 Boksburg 120 Alexandra 169 Benoni 114 Randburg 68 Brakpan 268 Soweto
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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 2026-05-28T21:39 UTC.