Air Quality in Polokwane, South Africa

Cloudy
10.6°C · 71.4% humidity
10.6°
Feels 10.6°
5
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
83 8pm
83
83
5 11pm
27
43
54 2am
62
51
55 5am
58
61
79 8am
63
64
65 11am
65
65
65 2pm
66
66
66 5pm
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 1 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.

71.4%
Humidity
18.5 km/h
Wind NE
1026.3 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5
5
1.07 µg/m³
PM10▲
63
79.9 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Polokwane?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 1 station
PM2.51.07 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1079.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)
1.07
Median
5.6
Average
0.2
Low
16.4
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 27.1 · Bias: +26.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Polokwane?

05-28
19.8° 10.7°
05-29
21.2° 9.7°
05-30
21.9° 10.5°
05-31
21.1° 10.5°
0.19 mm
06-01
19.0° 11.5°
06-02
22.9° 11.8°
06-03
23.6° 12.1°
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Polokwane?

23
Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³
37
Good Hope School, Polokwane, South Africa
3.8 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³
53
Capricorn, South Africa
6.8 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³
57
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³
19
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³
13
North Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
12.6 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³
45
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 10.8 µg/m³
14
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³
57
South Farm, Polokwane, South Africa
15.5 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Polokwane?

60 Mankweng 61 Lebowakgomo 85 Mokopane 171 Tzaneen 171 Duiwelskloof 171 Nkowakowa 73 Mookgophong 74 Louis Trichardt 84 Praktiseer 40 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 2026-05-28T21:47 UTC.