Air Quality in Potchefstroom, South Africa
Windy
13.1°C · 32.7% humidity
13.1°
Feels 13.1°
68
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Model forecast
Nearby Monitoring Stations
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AQI Forecast
54
3pm
54
54
68
6pm
64
73
71
9pm
70
69
68
12am
67
67
67
3am
66
66
54
6am
54
54
54
9am
54
54
54
12pm
54
54
Air Quality Index Trend
24h · 1 stnPotchefstroom'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 Potchefstroom is 1.4× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
32.7%
Humidity
40.1 km/h
Wind WNW
1021.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?
PM2.5▲
20.3 µg/m³
PM10
66.15 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Potchefstroom?
Temperature & Precipitation
PM2.5 Trend
24h · 1 stationPM2.520.3 µg/m³
×1.4 WHO
Moderate
PM1066.15 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
What is the 7-day forecast for Potchefstroom?
07-21
19.9° 9.1°
0.44 mm
07-22
21.2° 7.9°
0.06 mm
07-23
19.5° 7.9°
1.37 mm
07-24
21.8° 10.6°
3.19 mm
07-25
22.0° 6.0°
07-26
23.7° 11.6°
0.19 mm
07-27
25.1° 10.6°
0.06 mm
Both models agree
Avg diff: 4.5°C
Where are air quality stations near Potchefstroom?
9
Welgegund-NAQI, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
15
Welgegund-NAQI, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
61
Welgegund-NAQI, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, South Africa
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T16:54 UTC.