What is the air quality in Soweto today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Soweto is 30 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.35 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Soweto right now?

The current temperature in Soweto is 33.6°C (feels like 33.6°C). Humidity is 17.9% and wind speed is 62.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Soweto?

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

Air Quality in Soweto, South Africa

Windy

33.6°C · 17.9% humidity

33.6°

Feels 33.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 15 stn

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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.

17.9%

Humidity

62.3 km/h

Wind NW

1009.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

7.35 µg/m³

PM10▲

54.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Soweto?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 15 stations

PM2.57.35 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1054.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

7.35

Median

7.51

Average

7.3

Low

7.72

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: +11.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Soweto?

11-01

33.6° 16.8°

3.5 mm

11-02

29.8° 20.4°

1.5 mm

11-03

28.3° 12.9°

5.38 mm

11-04

25.6° 13.1°

2.13 mm

11-05

25.5° 20.5°

0.56 mm

11-06

26.0° 15.3°

2.87 mm

11-07

25.8° 15.2°

0.31 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Soweto?

Phefeni Senior Secondary School

5.7 km PM2.5: 7.3 µg/m³

Copper college

15.6 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Sandton Health department

27.8 km PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³

Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa

28.2 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa

28.2 km PM2.5: 18.8 µg/m³

Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa

34.5 km PM2.5: 16.4 µg/m³

Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa

34.5 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Soweto?

28 Roodepoort 30 Randfontein 48 Johannesburg 52 Westonaria 20 Krugersdorp 35 Randburg 61 Alberton 51 Tokoza 23 Evaton 44 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 2026-11-01T13:07 UTC.