What is the air quality in Polokwane today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Polokwane is 74 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 23.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Polokwane right now?

The current temperature in Polokwane is 35.6°C (feels like 35.6°C). Humidity is 19.3% and wind speed is 72.8 km/h.

Air Quality in Polokwane, South Africa

Windy

35.6°C · 19.3% humidity

35.6°

Feels 35.6°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Air Quality Index Trend

41h · 2 stn

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Polokwane'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 Polokwane is 1.5× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

19.3%

Humidity

72.8 km/h

Wind N

1008.3 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

23.0 µg/m³

PM10

54.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Polokwane?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

41h · 2 stations

PM2.523.0 µg/m³ ×1.5 WHO

Moderate

PM1054.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

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Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

23.0

Median

23.0

Average

23.0

Low

23.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: -3.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Polokwane?

11-01

35.6° 18.8°

0.13 mm

11-02

29.9° 16.8°

2.12 mm

11-03

25.0° 14.4°

11-04

30.3° 13.9°

0.25 mm

11-05

26.5° 16.0°

5.56 mm

11-06

21.3° 14.2°

6.5 mm

11-07

21.3° 13.8°

2.75 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Polokwane?

North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa

12.6 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa

12.6 km PM2.5: 20.2 µg/m³

South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa

15.5 km PM2.5: 23.0 µg/m³

South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa

15.5 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Polokwane?

41 Mankweng 58 Lebowakgomo 37 Mokopane 17 Tzaneen 17 Duiwelskloof 17 Nkowakowa 54 Mookgophong 58 Louis Trichardt 9 Praktiseer 69 Modimolle

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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 2026-11-01T13:07 UTC.