Air Quality in Kariega, South Africa

Overcast
14.1°C · 90.2% humidity
14.1°
Feels 14.1°
40
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
34 11pm
34
27
40 2am
34
32
30 5am
28
27
27 8am
28
28
28 11am
27
27
27 2pm
25
25
25 5pm
25
25
27 8pm
27
27
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

31h · 2 stn

Kariega'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 Kariega is 1.9× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

90.2%
Humidity
22.0 km/h
Wind WNW
1015.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
40
9.47 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Kariega?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

31h · 2 stations
PM2.59.47 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)
9.47
Median
8.8
Average
4.1
Low
13.5
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: -3.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Kariega?

05-29
19.6° 9.1°
0.38 mm
05-30
15.8° 7.3°
2.31 mm
05-31
20.5° 11.3°
06-01
17.9° 11.8°
0.88 mm
06-02
15.6° 7.2°
0.81 mm
06-03
23.1° 12.0°
06-04
16.0° 9.4°
1.19 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Kariega?

52
ES_Motherwell, Alfred Nzo, South Africa
20.5 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³
42
ES_Motherwell, Alfred Nzo, South Africa
20.5 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³
10
Amsterdamplein, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, South Africa
23.7 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³
80
Amsterdamplein, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, South Africa
23.7 km PM2.5: 25.9 µg/m³
21
Amsterdamplein, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, South Africa
23.7 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Kariega?

53 Gqeberha 38 Jeffreys Bay 38 Humansdorp 38 Kruisfontein 31 Somerset East 26 Grahamstown 26 Port Alfred 31 Fort Beaufort 26 Alice 31 Cradock
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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 2026-05-29T00:18 UTC.