What is the air quality in Potchefstroom today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Potchefstroom is 2 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 0.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Potchefstroom right now?

The current temperature in Potchefstroom is 35.5°C (feels like 35.5°C). Humidity is 17.6% and wind speed is 72.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Potchefstroom?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Potchefstroom, South Africa

Windy

35.5°C · 17.6% humidity

35.5°

Feels 35.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

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Potchefstroom'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.

17.6%

Humidity

72.6 km/h

Wind NW

1007.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

0.5 µg/m³

PM10▲

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Potchefstroom?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 1 station

PM2.50.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

0.5

Median

0.5

Average

0.5

Low

0.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +13.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Potchefstroom?

11-01

35.5° 15.6°

0.75 mm

11-02

33.0° 18.6°

1.25 mm

11-03

30.2° 15.2°

5.25 mm

11-04

30.0° 12.5°

1.94 mm

11-05

27.2° 19.1°

0.19 mm

11-06

27.1° 14.7°

1.19 mm

11-07

26.2° 16.5°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Potchefstroom?

Welgegund-NAQI, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa

22.8 km PM2.5: 0.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Potchefstroom?

28 Stilfontein 47 Parys 45 Vredefort 31 Klerksdorp 35 Fochville 35 Carletonville 32 Orkney 59 Ventersdorp 32 Viljoenskroon 28 Hartbeesfontein

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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.