Air quality in Cape Town
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Cape Town
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Cape Town Air Quality Map
Real-time Cape Town air pollution map
Air Quality Data contributor(s)
Station(s) operated by
South African Air Quality Information System
Government
Weather
What is the current weather in Cape Town?
| Weather | Rain |
| Temperature | 12°C |
| Humidity | 92% |
| Wind | 9.6 mp/h |
| Pressure | 1007 mb |
Air pollution has cost an estimated830 deaths*in Cape Town in 2021LEARN MORE*Air pollution also cost approximately $310,000,000 USD in Cape Town in 2021.
live aqi city ranking
Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartbeespoort, North West | 152 |
| 2 | Vereeniging, Gauteng | 151 |
| 3 | Sasolburg, Free State | 144 |
| 4 | Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng | 121 |
| 5 | Ermelo, Mpumalanga | 86 |
| 6 | Middelburg, Mpumalanga | 79 |
| 7 | Standerton, Mpumalanga | 78 |
| 8 | Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal | 75 |
| 9 | eMkhomazi, KwaZulu-Natal | 73 |
| 10 | Rustenburg, North West | 73 |
(local time)
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live Cape Town aqi ranking
Real-time Cape Town air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foreshore | 41 |
| 2 | Parade Crescent | 7 |
| 3 | Cape Point | 2 |
(local time)
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Is there air pollution in Cape Town?
US AQI
7
live AQI index
Good
Overview
What is the current air quality in Cape Town?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Good | 7 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 1.6µg/m³ | |
| NO2 | 4.7µg/m³ | |
| SO2 | 2.9µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5 concentration in Cape Town air currently meets the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
How to protect from air pollution in Cape Town?
 | Open your windows to bring clean, fresh air indoors |
 | Enjoy outdoor activities |
Forecast
Cape Town air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jun 11 | Moderate 67 US AQI  |  | 22°17° |  21.6 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jun 12 | Moderate 52 US AQI | | 19°15° | 32.4 mp/h |
| Monday, Jun 13 | Good 22 US AQI | | 15°13° | 28.8 mp/h |
| Today | Good 7 US AQI | | 14°12° | 32.4 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jun 15 | Good 13 US AQI | | 14°11° | 10.8 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jun 16 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 120 US AQI  | | 17°10° | 14.4 mp/h |
| Friday, Jun 17 | Good 36 US AQI | | 17°13° | 39.6 mp/h |
| Saturday, Jun 18 | Good 6 US AQI | | 16°12° | 39.6 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jun 19 | Good 14 US AQI | | 15°12° | 14.4 mp/h |
| Monday, Jun 20 | Good 31 US AQI |  | 17°12° | 36 mp/h |
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Historical
Historic air quality graph for Cape Town
How to best protect from air pollution?
Cape Town air quality data attribution
Contributors 1
- South African Air Quality Information System
2 stations
Government
Data sources 2
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