Air Quality in Phalaborwa, South Africa

Clear
24.4°C · 23.5% humidity
24.4°
Feels 24.4°
60
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 12pm
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60 3pm
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56 6pm
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55 9pm
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54 12am
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54 3am
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54 6am
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AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

9h · 1 stn

Phalaborwa'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 Phalaborwa is 1.1× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

23.5%
Humidity
23.1 km/h
Wind S
1020.0 hPa
Pressure
4.4
UV Moderate
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
60
16.35 µg/m³
PM10
38
41.15 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Phalaborwa?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

9h · 1 station
PM2.516.35 µg/m³ ×1.1 WHO
Moderate
PM1041.15 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX4.4
Moderate
AD 300×250
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Phalaborwa?

15
Phalaborwa-NAQI, Mopani, South Africa
1.2 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³
16
Phalaborwa-NAQI, Mopani, South Africa
1.2 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Phalaborwa?

56 Acornhoek 54 Giyani 159 Nkowakowa 56 Thulamahashi 62 Mafemani 56 Dwarsloop 159 Tzaneen 159 Duiwelskloof 60 Praktiseer 56 Hlanganani
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T13:19 UTC.