What is the air quality in Richmond today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Richmond is 35 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.4 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Richmond right now?

The current temperature in Richmond is 11.1°C (feels like 11.1°C). Humidity is 70.8% and wind speed is 35.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Richmond?

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

Air Quality in Richmond, South Africa

Cloudy

11.1°C · 70.8% humidity

11.1°

Feels 11.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 8pm

35 11pm

30 2am

35 5am

34 8am

25 11am

25 2pm

25 5pm

Air Quality Index Trend

24h · 1 stn

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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 1.7× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

70.8%

Humidity

35.6 km/h

Wind WNW

1023.1 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

8.4 µg/m³

PM10▲

59.3 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Richmond?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

24h · 1 station

PM2.58.4 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1059.3 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.5°C

What cities are near Richmond?

80 Pietermaritzburg 45 Mpophomeni 52 Mpumalanga 28 Howick 17 Folweni 23 Clydesdale 8 Pinetown 65 eMuziwezinto 65 eMkhomazi 65 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 2026-05-28T21:47 UTC.