What is the air quality in Empangeni today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Empangeni is 7 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 1.63 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Empangeni right now?

The current temperature in Empangeni is 29.5°C (feels like 32.9°C). Humidity is 54.5% and wind speed is 70.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Empangeni?

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

Air Quality in Empangeni, South Africa

Windy

29.5°C · 54.5% humidity

29.5°

Feels 32.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 4 stn

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Empangeni'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.

54.5%

Humidity

70.3 km/h

Wind SSE

1008.4 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

1.63 µg/m³

PM10▲

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Empangeni?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 4 stations

PM2.51.63 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (7 stations within 25 km)

1.63

Median

1.84

Average

0.2

Low

10.8

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +4.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Empangeni?

11-01

29.5° 20.5°

3.13 mm

11-02

37.2° 16.5°

1.19 mm

11-03

28.0° 15.7°

5.44 mm

11-04

26.9° 16.9°

2.19 mm

11-05

30.6° 18.2°

0.19 mm

11-06

24.5° 16.7°

0.69 mm

11-07

26.2° 17.0°

1.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Empangeni?

Felixton - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

7.5 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

Felixton - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

7.5 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

Felixton - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

7.5 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

Esikhawini - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

11.6 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Esikhawini - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

11.6 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Esikhawini - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

11.6 km PM2.5: 10.8 µg/m³

Brackenham - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

12.8 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

Brackenham - RBCAA, King Cetshwayo, South Africa

12.8 km PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Empangeni?

38 eSikhaleni 2 Richards Bay 41 Eshowe 36 Mtubatuba 38 Mandeni 40 Ulundi 51 KwaDukuza 34 Shakaskraal 27 Ballitoville 27 Tongaat

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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.