What is the air quality in Somerset West today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Somerset West is 21 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.99 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Somerset West right now?

The current temperature in Somerset West is 20.2°C (feels like 20.2°C). Humidity is 52.7% and wind speed is 92.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Somerset West?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Somerset West, South Africa

Drizzle

20.2°C · 52.7% humidity

20.2°

Feels 20.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

14h · 2 stn

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Somerset West'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.

52.7%

Humidity

92.7 km/h

Wind WNW

1015.5 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

4.99 µg/m³

PM10▲

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Somerset West?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

14h · 2 stations

PM2.54.99 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

4.99

Median

4.5

Average

4.0

Low

5.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +8.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Somerset West?

11-01

20.2° 14.2°

0.56 mm

11-02

17.0° 9.8°

3.63 mm

11-03

25.9° 10.9°

11-04

21.9° 16.5°

11-05

19.4° 10.0°

0.13 mm

11-06

21.3° 14.9°

11-07

27.0° 14.2°

0.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Somerset West?

Somerset West

1.2 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³ PM10: 13.0 µg/m³

Khayelitsha - WC Province

14.9 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ PM10: 23.1 µg/m³

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Stellenboch, Cape Winelands, South Africa

17.7 km

Goodwood-NAQI, City of Cape Town, South Africa

31.0 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Plattekloof

33.0 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ PM10: 15.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Somerset West?

53 Stellenbosch 47 Kuils River 21 Grabouw 65 Kraaifontein 30 Muizenberg 36 Lansdowne 31 Retreat 42 Athlone 45 Durbanville 27 Franschhoek

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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.