What is the air quality in Pietermaritzburg today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Pietermaritzburg is 63 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 17.61 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Pietermaritzburg right now?

The current temperature in Pietermaritzburg is 31.4°C (feels like 31.4°C). Humidity is 36.8% and wind speed is 58.9 km/h.

Air Quality in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Windy

31.4°C · 36.8% humidity

31.4°

Feels 31.4°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Air Quality Index Trend

37h · 1 stn

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

36.8%

Humidity

58.9 km/h

Wind ESE

1007.1 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

17.61 µg/m³

PM10

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Pietermaritzburg?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

37h · 1 station

PM2.517.61 µg/m³ ×1.2 WHO

Moderate

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Pietermaritzburg?

11-01

31.4° 15.0°

9.38 mm

11-02

33.7° 11.3°

18.56 mm

11-03

27.7° 11.7°

8.38 mm

11-04

26.8° 10.7°

1.69 mm

11-05

22.7° 10.6°

0.31 mm

11-06

22.8° 11.6°

4.31 mm

11-07

23.8° 11.4°

1.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.9°C

What cities are near Pietermaritzburg?

74 Mpophomeni 75 Howick 74 Richmond 63 Mpumalanga 63 Pinetown 66 Ntuzuma 34 Folweni 66 Mooi River 62 Greytown 66 Durban

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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 2026-11-01T13:08 UTC.