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
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Weather
What is the current weather in Cape Town?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 20°C |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Wind | 16.1 km/h |
| Pressure | 1013 mbar |
Air pollution has cost an estimated49 deaths*in Cape Town in 2021LEARN MORE*Air pollution also cost approximately $18,000,000 USD in Cape Town in 2021.
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Real-time South Africa city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ga-Rankuwa, North West | 103 |
| 2 | Vereeniging, Gauteng | 93 |
| 3 | Rosebank, Western Cape | 80 |
| 4 | Centurion, Gauteng | 76 |
| 5 | Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng | 76 |
| 6 | Pretoria, Gauteng | 66 |
| 7 | Bethlehem, Free State | 65 |
| 8 | Klerksdorp, North West | 59 |
| 9 | Sasolburg, Free State | 57 |
| 10 | Thabazimbi, Limpopo | 54 |
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Real-time Cape Town air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CapePoint | 4 |
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Overview
What is the current air quality in Cape Town?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 1µg/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb 10 | Good 18 US AQI |  | 28°19° |  14.4 km/h |
| Saturday, Feb 11 | Good 19 US AQI | | 28°21° | 14.4 km/h |
| Sunday, Feb 12 | Good 9 US AQI |  | 23°20° | 21.6 km/h |
| Today | Good 4 US AQI | | 24°19° | 18 km/h |
| Tuesday, Feb 14 | Moderate 64 US AQI  | | 21°19° | 28.8 km/h |
| Wednesday, Feb 15 | Moderate 66 US AQI | | 22°19° | 43.2 km/h |
| Thursday, Feb 16 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 122 US AQI  |  | 23°18° | 32.4 km/h |
| Friday, Feb 17 | Moderate 100 US AQI | | 24°18° | 32.4 km/h |
| Saturday, Feb 18 | Moderate 82 US AQI | | 25°19° | 32.4 km/h |
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Historical
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