What is the air quality in Northam today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Northam is 37 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.85 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Northam right now?

The current temperature in Northam is 40.0°C (feels like 40.0°C). Humidity is 14.6% and wind speed is 51.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Northam?

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

Air Quality in Northam, South Africa

Windy

40.0°C · 14.6% humidity

40.0°

Feels 40.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

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Northam'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.

14.6%

Humidity

51.0 km/h

Wind NNW

1005.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

8.85 µg/m³

PM10▲

54.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Northam?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

25h · 2 stations

PM2.58.85 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1054.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

8.85

Median

12.63

Average

0.5

Low

23.43

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: +10.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Northam?

11-01

40.0° 20.9°

0.31 mm

11-02

33.5° 22.3°

0.56 mm

11-03

33.1° 17.0°

0.69 mm

11-04

33.5° 15.8°

1.5 mm

11-05

28.8° 20.6°

4.25 mm

11-06

27.9° 18.3°

39.87 mm

11-07

27.6° 18.6°

0.13 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Northam?

Fridge Plant, Swartklip, South Africa

10.2 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Fridge Plant, Swartklip, South Africa

10.2 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Hostel, Swartklip, South Africa

12.8 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

Hostel, Swartklip, South Africa

12.8 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Hostel, Swartklip, South Africa

12.8 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Bierspruit, Swartklip, South Africa

13.1 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

Bierspruit, Swartklip, South Africa

13.1 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

Smashblock

19.3 km PM2.5: 22.7 µg/m³ PM10: 114.8 µg/m³

Mobile-Norplats

23.6 km PM2.5: 20.0 µg/m³ PM10: 32.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Northam?

71 Amandelbult 44 Thabazimbi 42 Hartbeestfontein-A 22 Rustenburg 61 Letlhabile 45 Marikana 29 Brits 110 Mabopane 98 Soshanguve 66 Bela Bela

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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 2026-11-01T12:20 UTC.