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Cape Town Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Western Cape

Last Updated: 2025-06-02 02:41:15 AM (Local Time)

Live AQI

Air Quality is

Moderate

pm10 : 35 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 18 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

14 °C

Last Updated: 2025-06-02 02:41:15 AM (Local Time)

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Cape Town

Major Air Pollutants
Cape Town

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

18µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

35µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

1498ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

1ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

7ppb

Ozone(O3)

8ppb

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

AQI

Year

AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2020

39AQI

2021

42AQI

Rise

2022

35AQI

-17%

Fall

2023

29AQI

-17%

Fall

2024

42AQI

45%

Rise

2025

50AQI

19%

Rise

Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)

Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedMarch, 2020118AQI

Least PollutedFebruary, 202320AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Cape Town's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Bellville South NAQI

Moderate

Cape Point

Moderate

Foreshore

Moderate

Goodwood NAQI

Moderate

Khayelitsha Ct Metro

Moderate

Maitland

Moderate

Parow

Moderate

Steenoven Street

Moderate

Table View

Moderate

Welgedacht

Moderate

Wesfleur

Moderate

Westridge

Moderate

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Brits

Durban

Johannesburg

Paarl

106

Polokwane

Pretoria

Air Quality Calendar 2025
Cape Town

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 70	2 Jan 62	3 Jan 67	4 Jan 69
5 Jan 62	6 Jan 64	7 Jan 61	8 Jan 59	9 Jan 58	10 Jan 55	11 Jan 54
12 Jan 56	13 Jan 62	14 Jan 75	15 Jan 60	16 Jan 57	17 Jan 58	18 Jan 57
19 Jan 58	20 Jan 61	21 Jan 68	22 Jan 68	23 Jan 62	24 Jan 63	25 Jan 64
26 Jan 70	27 Jan 75	28 Jan 64	29 Jan 63	30 Jan 62	31 Jan 52	1 Feb 54

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 70	27 Jan 75	28 Jan 64	29 Jan 63	30 Jan 62	31 Jan 52	1 Feb 54
2 Feb 49	3 Feb 53	4 Feb 53	5 Feb 50	6 Feb 48	7 Feb 52	8 Feb 51
9 Feb 55	10 Feb 59	11 Feb 54	12 Feb 59	13 Feb 53	14 Feb 53	15 Feb 48
16 Feb 47	17 Feb 46	18 Feb 46	19 Feb 49	20 Feb 54	21 Feb 49	22 Feb 42
23 Feb 39	24 Feb 39	25 Feb 42	26 Feb 42	27 Feb 45	28 Feb 44	1 Mar 46

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 39	24 Feb 39	25 Feb 42	26 Feb 42	27 Feb 45	28 Feb 44	1 Mar 46
2 Mar 42	3 Mar 56	4 Mar 44	5 Mar 36	6 Mar 37	7 Mar 40	8 Mar 49
9 Mar 50	10 Mar 58	11 Mar 57	12 Mar 56	13 Mar 56	14 Mar 64	15 Mar 60
16 Mar 49	17 Mar 44	18 Mar 46	19 Mar 57	20 Mar 50	21 Mar 53	22 Mar 42
23 Mar 39	24 Mar 43	25 Mar 44	26 Mar 55	27 Mar 46	28 Mar 49	29 Mar 47
30 Mar 45	31 Mar 44	1 Apr 42	2 Apr 46	3 Apr 50	4 Apr 53	5 Apr 49

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 45	31 Mar 44	1 Apr 42	2 Apr 46	3 Apr 50	4 Apr 53	5 Apr 49
6 Apr 46	7 Apr 46	8 Apr 38	9 Apr 35	10 Apr 36	11 Apr 45	12 Apr 35
13 Apr 37	14 Apr 40	15 Apr 32	16 Apr 38	17 Apr 40	18 Apr 48	19 Apr 46
20 Apr 37	21 Apr 34	22 Apr 33	23 Apr 39	24 Apr 43	25 Apr 55	26 Apr 54
27 Apr 54	28 Apr 44	29 Apr 47	30 Apr 36	1 May 37	2 May 44	3 May 46

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 54	28 Apr 44	29 Apr 47	30 Apr 36	1 May 37	2 May 44	3 May 46
4 May 58	5 May 57	6 May 49	7 May 55	8 May 52	9 May 52	10 May 43
11 May 42	12 May 41	13 May 52	14 May 52	15 May 61	16 May 63	17 May 65
18 May 56	19 May 47	20 May 45	21 May 45	22 May 40	23 May 45	24 May 56
25 May 54	26 May 46	27 May 44	28 May 45	29 May 38	30 May 40	31 May 43

June

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
1 Jun -	2 Jun -	3 Jun -	4 Jun -	5 Jun -	6 Jun -	7 Jun -
8 Jun -	9 Jun -	10 Jun -	11 Jun -	12 Jun -	13 Jun -	14 Jun -
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22 Jun -	23 Jun -	24 Jun -	25 Jun -	26 Jun -	27 Jun -	28 Jun -
29 Jun -	30 Jun -	1 Jul -	2 Jul -	3 Jul -	4 Jul -	5 Jul -

Health Advice For People Living In
Cape Town

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Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

Source:

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Solutions for Current AQI

Air PurifierTurn On
Car FilterMust
N95 MaskMust
Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Cape Town

Asthma
Heart Issues
Allergies
Sinus
Cold/Flu
Chronic (COPD)

Mid. Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mid. when AQI is Moderate (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.
Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.
Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

Exercise outdoors without a mask.
Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

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RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

Amandelbult Mine Town, South Africa

Paarl, South Africa

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Poor

7xabove Standard

Mmabatho, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

Standerton, South Africa

Brits, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

Roodepoort, South Africa

Bethal, South Africa

10.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Moderate

6xabove Standard

Last Updated: 01 Jun 2025, 09:32 PM

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Air Quality Solutions For Cape Town
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Cape Town's AQI Data Analytics Solutions
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Air Quality FAQs
at Cape Town

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Cape Town?

The current real-time AQI level in Cape Town is 68 (Moderate). This was last updated 2025-06-02 02:41:15 AM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Cape Town in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 38 (Good) at 2:10 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Cape Town in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 69 (Moderate) at 1:10 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Cape Town during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Cape Town have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 69 at 1:10 AM (Local Time), lowest 38 at 2:10 PM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Cape Town?

Current AQI levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.