What is the air quality in Richmond today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Richmond is 74 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 23.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Richmond right now?

The current temperature in Richmond is 30.1°C (feels like 32.0°C). Humidity is 42.0% and wind speed is 57.9 km/h.

Air Quality in Richmond, South Africa

Windy

30.1°C · 42.0% humidity

30.1°

Feels 32.0°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Air Quality Index Trend

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Richmond'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 Richmond is 1.5× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

42.0%

Humidity

57.9 km/h

Wind E

1007.6 hPa

Pressure

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UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

23.2 µg/m³

PM10

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Richmond?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

14h · 1 station

PM2.523.2 µg/m³ ×1.5 WHO

Moderate

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Richmond?

11-01

30.1° 14.9°

11.62 mm

11-02

31.5° 11.2°

12.0 mm

11-03

26.5° 11.7°

13.31 mm

11-04

26.1° 11.1°

12.75 mm

11-05

27.1° 10.5°

0.13 mm

11-06

22.8° 11.5°

5.75 mm

11-07

21.9° 11.2°

0.62 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.4°C

What cities are near Richmond?

63 Pietermaritzburg 74 Mpophomeni 63 Mpumalanga 75 Howick 34 Folweni 63 Clydesdale 63 Pinetown 32 eMuziwezinto 32 eMkhomazi 32 Scottburgh

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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 2026-11-01T13:08 UTC.