Air Quality in Pretoria, South Africa

Clear
18.3°C · 35.1% humidity
18.3°
Feels 18.3°
57
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
146 3pm
146
146
57 6pm
86
121
136 9pm
147
154
160 12am
164
167
169 3am
170
171
172 6am
173
173
173 9am
160
146
146 12pm
146
146
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

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. Current PM2.5 concentration in Pretoria is 1.0× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

35.1%
Humidity
13.9 km/h
Wind SW
1019.4 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5
57
15.01 µg/m³
PM10▲
88
129.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Pretoria?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.515.01 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM10129.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)
15.01
Median
14.84
Average
13.08
Low
18.37
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 51.48 · Bias: +36.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Pretoria?

07-21
20.6° 7.9°
0.19 mm
07-22
21.6° 14.9°
07-23
20.1° 9.8°
0.06 mm
07-24
20.9° 12.6°
1.44 mm
07-25
22.3° 12.7°
07-26
22.6° 11.4°
07-27
25.1° 11.7°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Pretoria?

62
University of Pretoria
4.0 km PM2.5: 17.2 µg/m³
54
Africa Clean Air Forum
9.0 km PM2.5: 13.3 µg/m³
44
Mamelodi, City of Tshwane, South Africa
15.2 km PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³
56
Irene SAWS
16.8 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³
74
Irene SAWS
16.8 km PM2.5: 22.9 µg/m³
97
Irene SAWS
16.8 km PM2.5: 33.8 µg/m³
64
ES_Irene
18.6 km PM2.5: 18.4 µg/m³ PM10: 26.9 µg/m³
56
Quanta_Irene
18.6 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³ PM10: 14.5 µg/m³
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Midstream
20.6 km
53
ES_Midstream
21.6 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³ PM10: 16.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Pretoria?

58 Centurion 58 Midstream 140 Ga-Rankuwa 54 Midrand 45 Diepsloot 55 Ivory Park 56 Thembisa 140 Mabopane 140 Soshanguve 140 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 2026-07-21T16:51 UTC.