What is the air quality in Athlone today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Athlone is 42 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 10.11 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Athlone right now?

The current temperature in Athlone is 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C). Humidity is 55.0% and wind speed is 63.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Athlone?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Athlone, South Africa

Drizzle

19.0°C · 55.0% humidity

19.0°

Feels 19.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

13h · 1 stn

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Athlone'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.

55.0%

Humidity

63.5 km/h

Wind WNW

1015.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

10.11 µg/m³

PM10

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Athlone?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

13h · 1 station

PM2.510.11 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (9 stations within 25 km)

10.11

Median

8.8

Average

3.67

Low

27.8

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +3.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Athlone?

11-01

19.0° 15.5°

1.25 mm

11-02

17.1° 13.7°

2.19 mm

11-03

23.7° 14.2°

11-04

20.9° 16.5°

11-05

17.2° 13.6°

0.25 mm

11-06

17.9° 16.1°

11-07

23.4° 16.0°

0.13 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Athlone?

Maitland, None, South Africa

4.8 km PM2.5: 13.5 µg/m³

Maitland, None, South Africa

4.8 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

Goodwood-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

9.3 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Foreshore-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

9.3 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Plattekloof

13.3 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ PM10: 15.0 µg/m³

Table View-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

16.4 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Table View-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

16.4 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Table View-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

16.4 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Khayelitsha - WC Province

17.3 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ PM10: 23.1 µg/m³

Wallacedene-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

24.0 km PM2.5: 11.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Athlone?

36 Lansdowne 43 Rondebosch 23 Cape Town 31 Retreat 30 Muizenberg 47 Kuils River 45 Durbanville 65 Kraaifontein 21 Somerset West 53 Stellenbosch

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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 2026-11-01T13:08 UTC.