What is the air quality in Kariega today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kariega is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Kariega right now?

The current temperature in Kariega is 10.3°C (feels like 10.3°C). Humidity is 77.0% and wind speed is 16.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Kariega?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Kariega, South Africa

Cloudy

10.3°C · 77.0% humidity

10.3°

Feels 10.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 5pm

18 8pm

31 11pm

33 2am

25 5am

25 8am

27 11am

27 2pm

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 5 stn

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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.

77.0%

Humidity

16.3 km/h

Wind ENE

1028.6 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.2 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Kariega?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 5 stations

PM2.54.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

4.2

Median

4.2

Average

3.1

Low

5.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: +2.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Kariega?

09-05

32.3° 10.3°

09-06

19.9° 9.7°

0.25 mm

09-07

20.0° 10.4°

09-08

14.9° 7.8°

0.19 mm

09-09

22.6° 8.7°

0.62 mm

09-10

22.2° 11.8°

0.19 mm

09-11

25.7° 10.8°

0.88 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Kariega?

ES_Motherwell, Alfred Nzo, South Africa

20.5 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Amsterdamplein, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, South Africa

23.7 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Amsterdamplein, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, South Africa

23.7 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Amsterdamplein, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, South Africa

23.7 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Kariega?

18 Gqeberha 32 Jeffreys Bay 32 Humansdorp 32 Kruisfontein 25 Somerset East 25 Grahamstown 25 Port Alfred 26 Fort Beaufort 28 Alice 25 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 2026-09-05T18:56 UTC.