What is the air quality in Johannesburg today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Johannesburg is 48 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 11.43 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Johannesburg right now?

The current temperature in Johannesburg is 34.0°C (feels like 34.0°C). Humidity is 16.0% and wind speed is 61.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Johannesburg?

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

Air Quality in Johannesburg, South Africa

Windy

34.0°C · 16.0% humidity

34.0°

Feels 34.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 1 stn

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Johannesburg'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.

16.0%

Humidity

61.1 km/h

Wind NW

1009.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

11.43 µg/m³

PM10▲

104.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Johannesburg?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 1 station

PM2.511.43 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM10104.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (8 stations within 25 km)

11.43

Median

11.21

Average

2.33

Low

23.74

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 27.1 · Bias: +15.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Johannesburg?

11-01

34.0° 19.5°

3.69 mm

11-02

30.9° 20.1°

2.25 mm

11-03

28.5° 11.9°

4.94 mm

11-04

27.2° 13.4°

1.31 mm

11-05

25.1° 20.4°

0.44 mm

11-06

26.3° 15.1°

3.69 mm

11-07

26.3° 15.2°

0.38 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Johannesburg?

Sandton Health department

11.8 km PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³

Phefeni Senior Secondary School

14.3 km PM2.5: 7.3 µg/m³

Germiston Clinic

14.9 km PM2.5: 23.7 µg/m³

Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa

18.3 km PM2.5: 16.4 µg/m³

Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa

18.3 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

Copper college

18.3 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

south-africa-randburg-bloubosrand

20.7 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³ PM10: 4.3 µg/m³

Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa

24.6 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa

24.6 km PM2.5: 18.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Johannesburg?

61 Alberton 44 Alexandra 35 Randburg 55 Edenvale 75 Germiston 28 Roodepoort 51 Tokoza 30 Soweto 72 Boksburg 42 Midrand

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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.