What is the air quality in Balfour today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Balfour is 54 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 13.45 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Balfour right now?

The current temperature in Balfour is 34.2°C (feels like 34.2°C). Humidity is 14.4% and wind speed is 55.6 km/h.

Air Quality in Balfour, South Africa

Windy

34.2°C · 14.4% humidity

34.2°

Feels 34.2°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 6 stn

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Balfour'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.

14.4%

Humidity

55.6 km/h

Wind NW

1008.7 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

13.45 µg/m³

PM10

54.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Balfour?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 6 stations

PM2.513.45 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM1054.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

13.45

Median

13.45

Average

11.0

Low

15.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: +5.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Balfour?

11-01

34.2° 16.8°

1.63 mm

11-02

30.7° 17.0°

0.94 mm

11-03

28.1° 10.0°

15.62 mm

11-04

27.2° 12.3°

12.38 mm

11-05

26.4° 16.8°

2.5 mm

11-06

25.1° 11.4°

11.94 mm

11-07

23.8° 14.4°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Balfour?

Balfour, Gert Sibande, South Africa

0.5 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

Balfour, Gert Sibande, South Africa

0.5 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Balfour?

66 Nigel 51 Heidelberg 28 Villiers 55 Lebohang 55 Leslie 19 eMbalenhle 75 Springs 75 Brakpan 54 Deneysville 39 Kinross

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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 2026-11-01T13:07 UTC.