What is the air quality in Welkom today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Welkom is 54 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 13.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Welkom right now?

The current temperature in Welkom is 35.5°C (feels like 35.5°C). Humidity is 11.2% and wind speed is 53.2 km/h.

Air Quality in Welkom, South Africa

Windy

35.5°C · 11.2% humidity

35.5°

Feels 35.5°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Welkom'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.

11.2%

Humidity

53.2 km/h

Wind NW

1007.9 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

13.5 µg/m³

PM10

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Welkom?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.513.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Welkom?

11-01

35.5° 15.3°

0.06 mm

11-02

34.7° 20.3°

2.12 mm

11-03

32.9° 13.0°

12.69 mm

11-04

31.8° 13.2°

8.19 mm

11-05

24.0° 16.8°

1.69 mm

11-06

29.4° 16.8°

2.94 mm

11-07

28.2° 18.1°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.7°C

What cities are near Welkom?

54 Odendaalsrus 54 Kutloanong 34 Virginia 54 Allanridge 34 Hennenman 34 Phomolong 54 Wesselsbron 34 Theunissen 54 Kroonstad 28 Winburg

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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-11-01T13:07 UTC.