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Pretoria Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2026-08-09 08:41 (Local Time)

Live AQI

115AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Poor

PM2.5 : 39 µg/m³

pm10 : 77 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

13 °C

Last Updated: 2026-08-09 08:41 (Local Time)

Rank107^th

Currently, Pretoria ranks 107^th among the most polluted cities globally.

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Pretoria

Major Air Pollutants
Pretoria

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

39µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

77µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

1113ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

14ppb

Ozone(O₃)

16ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Pretoria

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Pretoria

AQI (US)

08-08-2026Time09-08-2026

Time	Pretoria
9:01am	69
9:31am	67
10:01am	64
10:31am	64
11:01am	61
11:31am	58
12:01pm	58
12:31pm	58
1:01pm	58
1:31pm	63
2:01pm	74
2:31pm	70
3:01pm	53
3:31pm	52
4:01pm	49
4:31pm	48
5:01pm	49
5:31pm	46
6:01pm	46
6:31pm	61
7:01pm	60
7:31pm	76
8:01pm	75
8:31pm	97
9:01pm	91
9:31pm	92
10:01pm	98
10:31pm	103
11:01pm	100
11:31pm	102
12:01am	104
12:31am	110
1:01am	99
1:31am	100
2:01am	94
2:31am	93
3:01am	85
3:31am	85
4:01am	88
4:31am	102
5:01am	103
5:31am	109
6:01am	109
6:31am	98
7:01am	116
7:31am	119
8:01am	119
8:31am	118

Min. AQI (US)5:31pm

119

Max. AQI (US)7:31am

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Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Pretoria's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

locations

Status

AQI (US)

PM₂.₅(µg/m³)

PM₁₀(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Bodibeng

Moderate

Booysens

Poor

139

Ekandustria

Moderate

Hammanskraal

Poor

106

Mamelodi

Poor

129

Pta West

Poor

136

Rosslyn

Poor

109

Tshwane Market

Poor

150

South Africa's Metro Cities
Air Quality Index

Brits

112

temp.13°C

hum.46%

Durban

108

Johannesburg

Paarl

Polokwane

Pretoria

118

temp.13°C

hum.44%

Air Quality Calendar 2026
Pretoria

2026

AQI (US)

Health Advice For People Living In
Pretoria

1.1Cigarettes per day

Weekly 7.7 Cigarettes

Monthly 33 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.1 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI (US)

Air PurifierTurn On

Car FilterMust

N95 MaskMust

Stay IndoorMust

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Pretoria

Asthma

Heart Issues

Allergies

Sinus

Cold/Flu

Chronic (COPD)

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

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RankCityAQI Status

Standard Value

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

Poor

4xabove Standard

Centurion, Gauteng

Poor

4xabove Standard

Sandton, Gauteng

Poor

3xabove Standard

Rustenburg, North West

Poor

3xabove Standard

Pretoria, Gauteng

Poor

3xabove Standard

Springs, Gauteng

Poor

3xabove Standard

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

Poor

3xabove Standard

Vereeniging, Gauteng

Poor

3xabove Standard

Durban, KwaZulu Natal

Poor

3xabove Standard

10.

Brits, North West

Poor

3xabove Standard

Last Updated: 09 Aug 2026, 06:48 AM

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Air Quality FAQs
at Pretoria

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

1. What is the current AQI (US) level in Pretoria?

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Pretoria is 115 (Poor). This was last updated 2026-08-09 08:41 (Local Time).

2. When was the best AQI (US) level in Pretoria in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI (US) level was 46 (Good) at 5:31 PM, Aug 8, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

3. When was the worst AQI (US) level in Pretoria in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI (US) level was 119 (Poor) at 7:31 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

4. What is the current trend of AQI (US) levels in Pretoria during last 24 hours?

The AQI (US) levels in Pretoria have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 119 at 7:31 AM (Local Time), lowest 46 at 5:31 PM, Aug 8, 2026 (Local Time).

5. What actions are recommended as per the current AQI (US) level in Pretoria?

Current AQI (US) levels are unhealthy for Sensitive individuals, they should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.