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Paarl Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-05-30 03:11:16 PM (Local Time)

Live AQI

Air Quality is

Good

pm10 : 16 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 11 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

17 °C

Last Updated: 2025-05-30 03:11:16 PM (Local Time)

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Paarl

Major Air Pollutants
Paarl

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

11µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

16µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

2689ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

35ppb

Ozone(O3)

6ppb

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

AQI

Year

AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2022

28AQI

2023

16AQI

-43%

Fall

2024

34AQI

113%

Rise

2025

58AQI

71%

Rise

Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2022 to 2025)

47%

Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJanuary, 202562AQI

Least PollutedOctober, 20236AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2022 - 2025

Paarl's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Charleston Hill

Moderate

Stellenboch

Moderate

TC Newman Hospital

Moderate

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Good

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Air Quality Calendar 2025
Paarl

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 73	2 Jan 63	3 Jan 63	4 Jan 63
5 Jan 62	6 Jan 63	7 Jan 62	8 Jan 61	9 Jan 61	10 Jan 56	11 Jan 60
12 Jan 63	13 Jan 53	14 Jan 53	15 Jan 56	16 Jan 59	17 Jan 64	18 Jan 65
19 Jan 65	20 Jan 63	21 Jan 63	22 Jan 62	23 Jan 60	24 Jan 58	25 Jan 62
26 Jan 70	27 Jan 75	28 Jan 61	29 Jan 62	30 Jan 63	31 Jan 58	1 Feb 59

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 70	27 Jan 75	28 Jan 61	29 Jan 62	30 Jan 63	31 Jan 58	1 Feb 59
2 Feb 57	3 Feb 61	4 Feb 61	5 Feb 60	6 Feb 57	7 Feb 68	8 Feb 73
9 Feb 72	10 Feb 74	11 Feb 69	12 Feb 74	13 Feb 71	14 Feb 70	15 Feb 56
16 Feb 58	17 Feb 56	18 Feb 55	19 Feb 53	20 Feb 64	21 Feb 64	22 Feb 56
23 Feb 49	24 Feb 53	25 Feb 53	26 Feb 53	27 Feb 56	28 Feb 54	1 Mar 58

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 49	24 Feb 53	25 Feb 53	26 Feb 53	27 Feb 56	28 Feb 54	1 Mar 58
2 Mar 49	3 Mar 57	4 Mar 55	5 Mar 48	6 Mar 49	7 Mar 48	8 Mar 56
9 Mar 56	10 Mar 56	11 Mar 58	12 Mar 59	13 Mar 61	14 Mar 62	15 Mar 61
16 Mar 59	17 Mar 51	18 Mar 52	19 Mar 63	20 Mar 63	21 Mar 61	22 Mar 56
23 Mar 48	24 Mar 50	25 Mar 49	26 Mar 56	27 Mar 56	28 Mar 56	29 Mar 57
30 Mar 51	31 Mar 52	1 Apr 49	2 Apr 51	3 Apr 57	4 Apr 58	5 Apr 58

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 51	31 Mar 52	1 Apr 49	2 Apr 51	3 Apr 57	4 Apr 58	5 Apr 58
6 Apr 54	7 Apr 53	8 Apr 52	9 Apr 47	10 Apr 50	11 Apr 56	12 Apr 47
13 Apr 48	14 Apr 47	15 Apr 45	16 Apr 48	17 Apr 51	18 Apr 60	19 Apr 53
20 Apr 49	21 Apr 43	22 Apr 44	23 Apr 48	24 Apr 49	25 Apr 60	26 Apr 63
27 Apr 67	28 Apr 59	29 Apr 61	30 Apr 49	1 May 52	2 May 58	3 May 64

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 67	28 Apr 59	29 Apr 61	30 Apr 49	1 May 52	2 May 58	3 May 64
4 May 70	5 May 67	6 May 61	7 May 66	8 May 63	9 May 64	10 May 54
11 May 51	12 May 49	13 May 60	14 May 60	15 May 66	16 May 70	17 May 71
18 May 62	19 May 50	20 May 48	21 May 49	22 May 46	23 May 57	24 May 65
25 May 60	26 May 49	27 May 51	28 May 50	29 May 42	30 May -	31 May -

Health Advice For People Living In
Paarl

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

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Solutions for Current AQI

Air PurifierTurn Off
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay IndoorAdvisable

As per the current AQI, turn off the air purifier.

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Paarl

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

Low Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Low when AQI is Good (0-50)

Mild symptoms such as slight wheezing, occasional cough, and minor shortness of breath

Do's :

Keep track of air quality to plan outdoor activities safely.
Drink water to keep airways moist and reduce irritation.
Include non-allergenic fruits and vegetables that support overall lung health, like apples, pears, and spinach.

Don'ts :

Skip medications that is prescribed by your doctor.
Engage in outdoor activities in early morning during high pollen hours.

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RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

Roodepoort, South Africa

Poor

8xabove Standard

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Poor

7xabove Standard

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Johannesburg, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

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Moderate

5xabove Standard

Middelburg, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

10.

Sandton, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

Last Updated: 30 May 2025, 09:55 AM

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Air Quality Solutions For Paarl
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N95 Mask

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Air Quality FAQs
at Paarl

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Paarl?

The current real-time AQI level in Paarl is 50 (Good) due to recent rainfall by 0.09mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-05-30 03:11:16 PM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Paarl in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 38 (Good) at 11:55 AM, May 29, 2025 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Paarl in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 53 (Moderate) at 1:10 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI levels in Paarl have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 53 at 1:10 AM (Local Time), lowest 38 at 11:55 AM, May 29, 2025 (Local Time).

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

The air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. No special precautions are needed; enjoy outdoor activities freely.