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Potchefstroom Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in North West

Last Updated: 2025-06-11 12:39:18 AM (Local Time)

Live AQI

Air Quality is

Moderate

pm10 : 34 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 14 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

3 °C

Last Updated: 2025-06-11 12:39:18 AM (Local Time)

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Potchefstroom

Major Air Pollutants
Potchefstroom

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

14µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

34µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

1251ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

6ppb

Ozone(O3)

13ppb

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes
Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

AQI

Year

AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2020

43AQI

2021

43AQI

No Change

2022

51AQI

19%

Rise

2023

37AQI

-27%

Fall

2024

49AQI

32%

Rise

2025

51AQI

Rise

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

Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJune, 202382AQI

Least PollutedSeptember, 20230AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Potchefstroom's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Welgegund

Moderate

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Durban

Johannesburg

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Polokwane

Pretoria

Air Quality Calendar 2025
Potchefstroom

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 84	2 Jan 68	3 Jan 76	4 Jan 70
5 Jan 68	6 Jan 67	7 Jan 74	8 Jan 72	9 Jan 74	10 Jan 68	11 Jan 66
12 Jan 61	13 Jan 62	14 Jan 64	15 Jan 62	16 Jan 65	17 Jan 59	18 Jan 63
19 Jan 64	20 Jan 60	21 Jan 57	22 Jan 57	23 Jan 58	24 Jan 59	25 Jan 57
26 Jan 56	27 Jan 54	28 Jan 53	29 Jan 58	30 Jan 59	31 Jan 59	1 Feb 62

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 56	27 Jan 54	28 Jan 53	29 Jan 58	30 Jan 59	31 Jan 59	1 Feb 62
2 Feb 62	3 Feb 58	4 Feb 59	5 Feb 62	6 Feb 60	7 Feb 60	8 Feb 61
9 Feb 60	10 Feb 59	11 Feb 57	12 Feb 58	13 Feb 48	14 Feb 32	15 Feb 32
16 Feb 26	17 Feb 23	18 Feb 25	19 Feb 23	20 Feb 24	21 Feb 21	22 Feb 23
23 Feb 22	24 Feb 21	25 Feb 21	26 Feb 20	27 Feb 21	28 Feb 23	1 Mar 22

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 22	24 Feb 21	25 Feb 21	26 Feb 20	27 Feb 21	28 Feb 23	1 Mar 22
2 Mar 19	3 Mar 16	4 Mar 14	5 Mar 13	6 Mar 15	7 Mar 15	8 Mar 16
9 Mar 17	10 Mar 18	11 Mar 15	12 Mar 15	13 Mar 21	14 Mar 26	15 Mar 29
16 Mar 31	17 Mar 32	18 Mar 35	19 Mar 38	20 Mar 44	21 Mar 48	22 Mar 52
23 Mar 53	24 Mar 54	25 Mar 56	26 Mar 58	27 Mar 57	28 Mar 56	29 Mar 55
30 Mar 55	31 Mar 54	1 Apr 53	2 Apr 51	3 Apr 53	4 Apr 50	5 Apr 43

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 55	31 Mar 54	1 Apr 53	2 Apr 51	3 Apr 53	4 Apr 50	5 Apr 43
6 Apr 53	7 Apr 50	8 Apr 52	9 Apr 43	10 Apr 46	11 Apr 51	12 Apr 52
13 Apr 49	14 Apr 47	15 Apr 52	16 Apr 51	17 Apr 49	18 Apr 48	19 Apr 46
20 Apr 48	21 Apr 46	22 Apr 47	23 Apr 40	24 Apr 36	25 Apr 40	26 Apr 47
27 Apr 52	28 Apr 54	29 Apr 53	30 Apr 51	1 May 52	2 May 41	3 May 42

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 52	28 Apr 54	29 Apr 53	30 Apr 51	1 May 52	2 May 41	3 May 42
4 May 49	5 May 58	6 May 62	7 May 64	8 May 62	9 May 62	10 May 66
11 May 57	12 May 57	13 May 63	14 May 65	15 May 63	16 May 64	17 May 65
18 May 63	19 May 64	20 May 61	21 May 53	22 May 49	23 May 53	24 May 58
25 May 69	26 May 68	27 May 58	28 May 65	29 May 71	30 May 64	31 May 63

June

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
1 Jun 71	2 Jun 61	3 Jun 67	4 Jun 70	5 Jun 69	6 Jun 72	7 Jun 79
8 Jun 77	9 Jun 73	10 Jun -	11 Jun -	12 Jun -	13 Jun -	14 Jun -
15 Jun -	16 Jun -	17 Jun -	18 Jun -	19 Jun -	20 Jun -	21 Jun -
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
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Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

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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

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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.

Most Polluted Cities 2025
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Analyze the real-time most air polluted cities in the country.

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RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

Standerton, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Orkney, South Africa

Klerksdorp, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

Lichtenburg, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

Port Shepstone, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

Moderate

4xabove Standard

Johannesburg, South Africa

Moderate

4xabove Standard

10.

Mmabatho, South Africa

Moderate

4xabove Standard

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2025, 10:43 PM

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Air Quality FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Potchefstroom?

The current real-time AQI level in Potchefstroom is 60 (Moderate). This was last updated 2025-06-11 12:39:18 AM (Local Time).

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

The best AQI level was 50 (Good) at 12:09 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI level was 73 (Moderate) at 1:09 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI levels in Potchefstroom have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 73 at 1:09 AM (Local Time), lowest 50 at 12:09 PM (Local Time).

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

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