Air Quality in Phola, South Africa

Clear
17.5°C · 39.0% humidity
17.5°
Feels 17.5°
63
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
34 4pm
27
27
63 7pm
53
43
38 10pm
34
32
30 1am
30
57
56 4am
55
55
55 7am
34
34
34 10am
34
54
54 1pm
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 8 stn

Phola'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 Phola is 1.2× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

39.0%
Humidity
39.5 km/h
Wind NW
1026.4 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
63
17.8 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Phola?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 8 stations
PM2.517.8 µg/m³ ×1.2 WHO
Moderate
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)
17.8
Median
15.22
Average
8.9
Low
26.8
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: -11.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Phola?

09-05
23.2° 12.7°
09-06
26.6° 15.5°
09-07
24.2° 12.5°
09-08
27.9° 12.9°
0.25 mm
09-09
24.0° 8.9°
09-10
25.2° 14.0°
09-11
29.8° 13.7°
Both models agree Avg diff: 4.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Phola?

42
Eskom-Phola, Nkangala, South Africa
0.8 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³
63
Eskom-Phola, Nkangala, South Africa
0.8 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
82
Eskom-Ezamokuhle, Nkangala, South Africa
9.5 km PM2.5: 26.8 µg/m³
37
Eskom-Kendal, Nkangala, South Africa
13.2 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³
44
Eskom-Kendal, Nkangala, South Africa
13.2 km PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³
70
eMalahleni -MP Province, Nkangala, South Africa
22.6 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Phola?

53 Emalahleni 70 Thubelihle 48 Kriel 42 Bronkhorstspruit 26 Delmas 129 Leslie 129 Lebohang 62 Kinross 43 Ekangala 36 Verena
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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 2026-09-05T17:02 UTC.