What is the air quality in Pretoria today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Pretoria is 41 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.92 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Pretoria right now?

The current temperature in Pretoria is 20.6°C (feels like 20.6°C). Humidity is 32.3% and wind speed is 31.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Pretoria?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Pretoria, South Africa

Clear

20.6°C · 32.3% humidity

20.6°

Feels 20.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

4 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

44 4pm

41 7pm

30 10pm

19 1am

25 4am

24 7am

17 10am

17 1pm

Station readings 29h ago

AQI 15

PM2.5 3.6 µg/m³ · 29h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 6 stn

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Pretoria'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.

32.3%

Humidity

31.0 km/h

Wind N

1025.7 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.92 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Pretoria?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 6 stations

PM2.59.92 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

9.92

Median

19.92

Average

4.6

Low

32.56

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.1 · Bias: -2.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Pretoria?

09-05

23.9° 15.7°

09-06

27.0° 18.7°

2.94 mm

09-07

25.8° 13.2°

0.44 mm

09-08

30.2° 15.2°

0.06 mm

09-09

24.8° 10.8°

09-10

26.2° 19.0°

0.13 mm

09-11

32.3° 15.0°

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Pretoria?

University of Pretoria

4.0 km PM2.5: 25.5 µg/m³

Booysens, City of Tshwane, South Africa

6.6 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Irene SAWS

16.8 km PM2.5: 8.1 µg/m³

Irene SAWS

16.8 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Irene SAWS

16.8 km PM2.5: 18.2 µg/m³

ES_Irene

18.6 km PM2.5: 22.4 µg/m³ PM10: 37.3 µg/m³

Quanta_Irene

18.6 km PM2.5: 32.6 µg/m³ PM10: 32.6 µg/m³

21.6 km PM2.5: 20.1 µg/m³ PM10: 31.7 µg/m³

Glen Auston

22.1 km PM2.5: 8.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Pretoria?

78 Centurion 81 Midstream 38 Ga-Rankuwa 73 Midrand 63 Diepsloot 74 Ivory Park 76 Thembisa 32 Mabopane 32 Soshanguve 55 Hartbeespoort

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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 2026-09-05T17:03 UTC.