Air Quality in Orkney, South Africa

Clear
15.3°C · 39.9% humidity
15.3°
Feels 15.3°
54
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 7pm
54
54
54 10pm
54
54
54 1am
54
66
66 4am
66
66
83 7am
83
66
54 10am
54
34
27 1pm
27
34
34 4pm
34
54
AD 728×90
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Orkney'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 Orkney is 2.7× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

39.9%
Humidity
18.3 km/h
Wind E
1023.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
54
13.5 µg/m³
PM10
31
34.3 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Orkney?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.513.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM1034.3 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Orkney?

05-28
19.4° 15.2°
0.19 mm
05-29
21.9° 9.9°
2.94 mm
05-30
22.3° 10.9°
05-31
20.2° 9.0°
06-01
21.6° 13.1°
0.31 mm
06-02
23.2° 12.1°
06-03
25.1° 12.4°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Orkney?

55
Kanana, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
4.4 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³
30
Kanana, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
4.4 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
51
Khuma, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
22.2 km PM2.5: 12.1 µg/m³
34
Khuma, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
22.2 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Orkney?

54 Klerksdorp 54 Stilfontein 45 Hartbeesfontein 67 Viljoenskroon 54 Bothaville 30 Potchefstroom 54 Leeudoringstad 52 Vredefort 54 Ottosdal 54 Wolmaransstad
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-28T20:16 UTC.