Air Quality in Rustenburg, South Africa
Drizzle
11.7°C · 79.1% humidity
11.7°
Feels 11.7°
127
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
1 station
Nearby Monitoring Stations
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AQI Forecast
83
12am
66
66
127
3am
110
114
105
6am
100
96
92
9am
89
70
57
12pm
56
68
55
3pm
55
55
54
6pm
54
54
66
9pm
66
66
Air Quality Index Trend
42h · 2 stnRustenburg'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 Rustenburg is 3.1× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
79.1%
Humidity
18.2 km/h
Wind S
1021.2 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?
PM2.5▲
46.1 µg/m³
PM10
73.05 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Rustenburg?
Temperature & Precipitation
PM2.5 Trend
42h · 2 stationsPM2.546.1 µg/m³
×3.1 WHO
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
PM1073.05 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
Station readings (1 station within 25 km)
46.1
Median
46.1
Average
46.1
Low
46.1
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 27.1 · Bias: -19.0
What is the 7-day forecast for Rustenburg?
08-03
24.1° 7.6°
1.37 mm
08-04
24.1° 10.9°
08-05
21.7° 6.6°
08-06
22.7° 7.3°
08-07
25.7° 14.6°
08-08
20.8° 13.7°
08-09
24.1° 10.3°
Both models agree
Avg diff: 3.5°C
Where are air quality stations near Rustenburg?
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Boitekong
104
Ratanang, Alfred Nzo, South Africa
182
Ratanang, Alfred Nzo, South Africa
43
Ratanang, Alfred Nzo, South Africa
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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 2026-08-08T01:55 UTC.