Air Quality in Germiston, South Africa

Clear
17.0°C · 35.8% humidity
17.0°
Feels 17.0°
146
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
20 3pm
20
20
146 6pm
143
130
121 9pm
114
109
106 12am
103
86
100 3am
99
99
98 6am
98
98
82 9am
20
19
2 12pm
2
2
Station readings
14
10
32
46
CAMS model adj -64
84
84
84
146
161
161
161
161
161
161
161
146
161
161
161
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161
161
146
84
83
66
66
66
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

Germiston'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 Germiston is 3.6× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

35.8%
Humidity
22.8 km/h
Wind WNW
1020.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
146
53.7 µg/m³
PM10
88
129.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Germiston?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.553.7 µg/m³ ×3.6 WHO
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
PM10129.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Germiston?

07-21
18.4° 7.6°
0.5 mm
07-22
19.7° 12.8°
0.06 mm
07-23
18.7° 9.2°
07-24
19.6° 12.3°
0.13 mm
07-25
20.7° 9.3°
07-26
21.1° 9.4°
07-27
22.7° 10.7°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Germiston?

87
Germiston Clinic
1.4 km PM2.5: 29.1 µg/m³
59
Wattville
12.5 km PM2.5: 16.0 µg/m³ PM10: 33.8 µg/m³
65
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
15.7 km PM2.5: 18.8 µg/m³
57
Alexandra-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
15.7 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³
69
Sandton Health department
19.2 km PM2.5: 20.7 µg/m³
10
Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.5 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³
47
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.6 km PM2.5: 11.3 µg/m³
70
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.6 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³
20
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
22.6 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³
64
Copper college
23.9 km PM2.5: 18.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Germiston?

146 Alberton 146 Boksburg 41 Edenvale 29 Johannesburg 146 Tokoza 146 Benoni 47 Alexandra 146 Brakpan 146 Springs 29 Randburg
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T16:50 UTC.