Air Quality in Polokwane, South Africa

Windy
19.3°C · 25.3% humidity
19.3°
Feels 19.3°
74
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 12pm
54
54
74 3pm
72
70
86 6pm
85
86
85 9pm
147
147
146 12am
84
84
66 3am
66
66
66 6am
83
83
83 9am
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

30h · 5 stn

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.

25.3%
Humidity
68.9 km/h
Wind S
1020.1 hPa
Pressure
5.9
UV High
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
74
23.15 µg/m³
PM10
60
73.05 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Polokwane?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

30h · 5 stations
PM2.523.15 µg/m³ ×1.5 WHO
Moderate
PM1073.05 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX5.9
High
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Polokwane?

07-21
19.3° 7.3°
07-22
23.3° 13.0°
07-23
19.4° 8.4°
0.25 mm
07-24
21.5° 9.8°
07-25
22.5° 11.1°
07-26
22.9° 11.3°
07-27
22.4° 9.0°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Polokwane?

38
Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³
13
Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³
10
Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³
28
Capricorn, South Africa
6.8 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³
33
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³
25
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³
24
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³
34
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³
14
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³
50
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Polokwane?

48 Mankweng 57 Lebowakgomo 74 Mokopane 159 Tzaneen 159 Duiwelskloof 159 Nkowakowa 70 Mookgophong 60 Louis Trichardt 60 Praktiseer 67 Modimolle
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T13:20 UTC.