What is the air quality in Emalahleni today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Emalahleni is 154 (Unhealthy). PM2.5 concentration is 61.9 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Emalahleni right now?

The current temperature in Emalahleni is 34.9°C (feels like 34.9°C). Humidity is 17.1% and wind speed is 55.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Emalahleni?

Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Emalahleni, South Africa

Windy

34.9°C · 17.1% humidity

34.9°

Feels 34.9°

154

Unhealthy

Everyone should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.

7 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 6 stn

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Emalahleni'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 Emalahleni is 4.1× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

17.1%

Humidity

55.9 km/h

Wind NW

1008.5 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

154

61.9 µg/m³

PM10

104.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Emalahleni?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 6 stations

PM2.561.9 µg/m³ ×4.1 WHO

Unhealthy

PM10104.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (7 stations within 25 km)

61.9

Median

35.83

Average

11.8

Low

125.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 53.7 · Bias: -8.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Emalahleni?

11-01

34.9° 19.6°

1.5 mm

11-02

31.0° 20.0°

1.19 mm

11-03

27.3° 10.9°

15.31 mm

11-04

29.5° 13.1°

25.44 mm

11-05

26.4° 18.8°

6.38 mm

11-06

26.8° 14.2°

13.75 mm

11-07

23.9° 15.3°

1.31 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Emalahleni?

eMalahleni -MP Province, Nkangala, South Africa

5.7 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

187

eMalahleni -MP Province, Nkangala, South Africa

5.7 km PM2.5: 125.2 µg/m³

Eskom-Masakhane, Nkangala, South Africa

13.8 km PM2.5: 24.5 µg/m³

Eskom-Masakhane, Nkangala, South Africa

13.8 km PM2.5: 29.2 µg/m³

Middelburg MP, Nkangala, South Africa

23.3 km PM2.5: 11.8 µg/m³

Middelburg MP, Nkangala, South Africa

23.3 km PM2.5: 22.1 µg/m³

Middelburg MP, Nkangala, South Africa

23.3 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Eskom-Phola, Nkangala, South Africa

23.9 km PM2.5: 28.3 µg/m³

Eskom-Phola, Nkangala, South Africa

23.9 km PM2.5: 28.3 µg/m³

Middelburg SAWS-NAQI, Nkangala, South Africa

24.5 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Emalahleni?

85 Phola 56 Thubelihle 55 Kriel 55 Verena 59 Bronkhorstspruit 61 Ekangala 44 Hendrina 39 Kinross 61 Delmas 55 Leslie

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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.