Air Quality in Soweto, South Africa

Clear
16.6°C · 36.6% humidity
16.6°
Feels 16.6°
55
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
84 7pm
84
146
55 10pm
81
99
113 1am
122
129
134 4am
137
140
141 7am
143
82
64 10am
53
53
53 1pm
54
54
54 4pm
83
146
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

49h · 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 2.8× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

36.6%
Humidity
20.4 km/h
Wind S
1024.0 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5
55
14.0 µg/m³
PM10▲
101
154.9 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Soweto?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

49h · 1 station
PM2.514.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM10154.9 µg/m³
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (1 station within 25 km)
14.0
Median
14.0
Average
14.0
Low
14.0
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 53.7 · Bias: +39.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Soweto?

05-28
17.5° 13.9°
0.19 mm
05-29
19.3° 8.9°
0.13 mm
05-30
19.6° 11.6°
05-31
19.3° 10.3°
06-01
17.3° 14.3°
06-02
20.7° 11.9°
06-03
22.0° 13.0°
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Soweto?

9
Jabavu-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
2.2 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³
12
Davidsonville, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
12.7 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³
54
Simunye Mine
19.1 km PM2.5: 13.4 µg/m³
15
Orange Farm, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
23.6 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³
46
Orange Farm, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
23.6 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³
23
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
28.2 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³
127
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
28.2 km PM2.5: 46.1 µg/m³
52
Kliprivier, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
28.2 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³
70
Buccleugh-NAQI, City of Johannesburg, South Africa
34.5 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Soweto?

55 Roodepoort 55 Randfontein 79 Johannesburg 68 Westonaria 56 Krugersdorp 97 Randburg 95 Alberton 93 Tokoza 152 Evaton 127 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 2026-05-28T20:16 UTC.