Air Quality in Soweto, South Africa

Clear
15.1°C · 42.0% humidity
15.1°
Feels 15.1°
69
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
84 3pm
84
84
69 6pm
106
121
133 9pm
141
146
151 12am
154
141
157 3am
158
159
160 6am
160
160
145 9am
84
83
66 12pm
66
66
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 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. Current PM2.5 concentration in Soweto is 1.4× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

42.0%
Humidity
28.0 km/h
Wind NW
1020.8 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5
69
20.7 µg/m³
PM10▲
76
104.9 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Soweto?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station
PM2.520.7 µg/m³ ×1.4 WHO
Moderate
PM10104.9 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (1 station within 25 km)
20.7
Median
20.7
Average
20.7
Low
20.7
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 40.85 · Bias: +20.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Soweto?

07-21
18.3° 7.5°
0.88 mm
07-22
19.5° 11.1°
07-23
18.2° 8.7°
0.13 mm
07-24
19.4° 11.5°
0.56 mm
07-25
20.3° 7.7°
07-26
21.0° 10.8°
0.06 mm
07-27
22.9° 10.4°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Soweto?

57
Jabavu-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
2.2 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³
74
Phefeni Senior Secondary School
5.7 km PM2.5: 22.8 µg/m³
32
Davidsonville, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
12.7 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³
168
Davidsonville, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
12.7 km PM2.5: 88.4 µg/m³
64
Copper college
15.6 km PM2.5: 18.3 µg/m³
221
Waste Depot Landfield
17.5 km PM2.5: 170.8 µg/m³
87
Simunye Mine
19.1 km PM2.5: 29.0 µg/m³
65
Orange Farm, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
23.6 km PM2.5: 18.8 µg/m³
59
Orange Farm, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
23.6 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³
69
Sandton Health department
27.8 km PM2.5: 20.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Soweto?

29 Roodepoort 114 Randfontein 29 Johannesburg 84 Westonaria 29 Krugersdorp 29 Randburg 146 Alberton 146 Tokoza 69 Evaton 47 Alexandra
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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 2026-07-21T16:51 UTC.