Port Elizabeth Air Quality Index (AQI) | South Africa

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

Last Updated: 15 Oct 2024, 06:06am

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Major Air Pollutants in Port Elizabeth

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425 (CO)

PM2.5

The current PM2.5 concentration in Port Elizabeth is ✓below the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

Port Elizabeth - Locations Air Pollution Level

LOCATIONS Status AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Saltworks GOOD 38 23 9 23 12 74
Walmer GOOD 50 32 12 32 14 72
Motherwell Day Hospital GOOD 50 36 12 36 13 72

Weather Conditions in Port Elizabeth

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What are the weather and climatic conditions in Port Elizabeth?
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Sunrise
Sunset
06:26 AM
06:26 PM
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Wind speed

33 km/h

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UV Index

16

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Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For Port Elizabeth

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How to protect yourself from air pollution around Port Elizabeth, South Africa?
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Wear Mask

Not Required
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Stay Indoor

Not Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

Not Required
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Family

Allow Outdoor

Port Elizabeth Air Quality Forecast



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Today

134

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Friday

134

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Saturday

134

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Sunday

134

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Monday

134

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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Port Elizabeth

AQI Calendar

0-50
Good
51-100
Moderate
101-200
Poor
201-300
Unhealthy
301-400
Severe
401-500
Hazardous

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FAQs of Port Elizabeth Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of Port Elizabeth.


The real-time air quality in Port Elizabeth is 30 (GOOD) AQI now. This was last updated 7 minutes ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in Port Elizabeth is 11 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 0.44 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at Port Elizabeth starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Port Elizabeth until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.


(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in Port Elizabeth is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In Port Elizabeth , you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in Port Elizabeth is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.




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