Air Quality in Soweto, South Africa

Clear
19.0°C · 35.0% humidity
19.0°
Feels 19.0°
45
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 5pm
54
54
45 8pm
48
49
31 11pm
32
25
26 2am
53
53
54 5am
54
54
54 8am
54
54
54 11am
54
54
54 2pm
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 7 stn

Soweto'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.

35.0%
Humidity
35.0 km/h
Wind NNW
1026.1 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
45
10.85 µg/m³
PM10
25
27.4 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Soweto?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 7 stations
PM2.510.85 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1027.4 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250

What is the 7-day forecast for Soweto?

09-05
23.2° 15.5°
09-06
26.0° 18.1°
0.5 mm
09-07
24.2° 11.6°
0.62 mm
09-08
26.4° 13.4°
0.38 mm
09-09
22.7° 9.3°
09-10
24.3° 17.7°
0.56 mm
09-11
28.9° 13.4°
Both models agree Avg diff: 5.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Soweto?

35
Phefeni Senior Secondary School
5.7 km PM2.5: 8.3 µg/m³
57
Copper college
15.6 km PM2.5: 14.9 µg/m³
33
Sandton Health department
27.8 km PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³
119
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
28.2 km PM2.5: 42.8 µg/m³
96
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
28.2 km PM2.5: 33.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Soweto?

55 Roodepoort 45 Randfontein 72 Johannesburg 55 Westonaria 55 Krugersdorp 55 Randburg 96 Alberton 96 Tokoza 76 Evaton 64 Alexandra
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-09-05T18:55 UTC.