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Knysna Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-05-20 11:40:04 PM (Local Time)

Live AQI

Air Quality is

Moderate

pm10 : 19 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 11 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

12 °C

Last Updated: 2025-05-20 11:40:04 PM (Local Time)

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Knysna

Major Air Pollutants
Knysna

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

11µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

19µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

955ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

4ppb

Ozone(O3)

10ppb

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

AQI

Year

AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2022

15AQI

2023

14AQI

-7%

Fall

2024

34AQI

143%

Rise

2025

57AQI

68%

Rise

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

68%

Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJanuary, 202564AQI

Least PollutedOctober, 20230AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2022 - 2025

Knysna's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Sugarbird

Moderate

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Brits

temp.17°C

hum.59%

Durban

104

Johannesburg

Paarl

Polokwane

Pretoria

Air Quality Calendar 2025
Knysna

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 73	2 Jan 61	3 Jan 62	4 Jan 72
5 Jan 66	6 Jan 70	7 Jan 68	8 Jan 67	9 Jan 62	10 Jan 66	11 Jan 60
12 Jan 60	13 Jan 59	14 Jan 58	15 Jan 57	16 Jan 55	17 Jan 59	18 Jan 60
19 Jan 60	20 Jan 61	21 Jan 65	22 Jan 66	23 Jan 66	24 Jan 65	25 Jan 68
26 Jan 66	27 Jan 68	28 Jan 69	29 Jan 68	30 Jan 61	31 Jan 63	1 Feb 60

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 66	27 Jan 68	28 Jan 69	29 Jan 68	30 Jan 61	31 Jan 63	1 Feb 60
2 Feb 65	3 Feb 65	4 Feb 63	5 Feb 64	6 Feb 62	7 Feb 62	8 Feb 60
9 Feb 65	10 Feb 66	11 Feb 64	12 Feb 66	13 Feb 65	14 Feb 64	15 Feb 76
16 Feb 66	17 Feb 62	18 Feb 59	19 Feb 55	20 Feb 56	21 Feb 58	22 Feb 60
23 Feb 58	24 Feb 55	25 Feb 58	26 Feb 54	27 Feb 59	28 Feb 57	1 Mar 54

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 58	24 Feb 55	25 Feb 58	26 Feb 54	27 Feb 59	28 Feb 57	1 Mar 54
2 Mar 52	3 Mar 58	4 Mar 53	5 Mar 49	6 Mar 48	7 Mar 49	8 Mar 54
9 Mar 56	10 Mar 64	11 Mar 66	12 Mar 71	13 Mar 66	14 Mar 63	15 Mar 64
16 Mar 59	17 Mar 53	18 Mar 47	19 Mar 51	20 Mar 55	21 Mar 56	22 Mar 53
23 Mar 57	24 Mar 59	25 Mar 56	26 Mar 56	27 Mar 53	28 Mar 52	29 Mar 51
30 Mar 52	31 Mar 47	1 Apr 51	2 Apr 51	3 Apr 50	4 Apr 51	5 Apr 50

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 52	31 Mar 47	1 Apr 51	2 Apr 51	3 Apr 50	4 Apr 51	5 Apr 50
6 Apr 49	7 Apr 50	8 Apr 46	9 Apr 44	10 Apr 42	11 Apr 50	12 Apr 47
13 Apr 42	14 Apr 44	15 Apr 40	16 Apr 43	17 Apr 44	18 Apr 50	19 Apr 50
20 Apr 45	21 Apr 44	22 Apr 46	23 Apr 44	24 Apr 46	25 Apr 53	26 Apr 54
27 Apr 56	28 Apr 54	29 Apr 55	30 Apr 51	1 May 43	2 May 40	3 May 43

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 56	28 Apr 54	29 Apr 55	30 Apr 51	1 May 43	2 May 40	3 May 43
4 May 52	5 May 54	6 May 52	7 May 55	8 May 56	9 May 57	10 May 53
11 May 50	12 May 48	13 May 54	14 May 55	15 May 61	16 May 65	17 May 65
18 May 59	19 May 56	20 May -	21 May -	22 May -	23 May -	24 May -
25 May -	26 May -	27 May -	28 May -	29 May -	30 May -	31 May -

Health Advice For People Living In
Knysna

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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

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Knysna

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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Standard Value

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Moderate

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Moderate

5xabove Standard

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Moderate

5xabove Standard

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Moderate

5xabove Standard

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Moderate

5xabove Standard

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Moderate

5xabove Standard

Standerton, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

10.

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Moderate

5xabove Standard

Last Updated: 20 May 2025, 10:49 PM

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Air Quality Solutions For Knysna
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Air Quality FAQs
at Knysna

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Knysna?

The current real-time AQI level in Knysna is 55 (Moderate) due to recent rainfall by 0.14mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-05-20 11:40:04 PM (Local Time).

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

The best AQI level was 43 (Good) at 1:10 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI level was 56 (Moderate) at 2:09 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI levels in Knysna have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 56 at 2:09 AM (Local Time), lowest 43 at 1:10 PM (Local Time).

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

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