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Polokwane Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-05-21 10:24:09 PM (Local Time)

Live AQI

Air Quality is

Moderate

pm10 : 45 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 16 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

12 °C

Last Updated: 2025-05-21 10:24:09 PM (Local Time)

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Polokwane

Major Air Pollutants
Polokwane

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

16µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

45µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

1014ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

1ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

8ppb

Ozone(O3)

10ppb

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes
Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa

AQI

Year

AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2020

117AQI

2021

51AQI

-56%

Fall

2022

46AQI

-10%

Fall

2023

45AQI

-2%

Fall

2024

49AQI

Rise

2025

53AQI

Rise

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

-10%

Fall (Improved AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedAugust, 2020481AQI

Least PollutedApril, 20247AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Polokwane's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Capricorn

Moderate

Mokopane

Moderate

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Air Quality Calendar 2025
Polokwane

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 58	2 Jan 56	3 Jan 57	4 Jan 72
5 Jan 58	6 Jan 54	7 Jan 65	8 Jan 61	9 Jan 54	10 Jan 54	11 Jan 52
12 Jan 50	13 Jan 53	14 Jan 53	15 Jan 57	16 Jan 60	17 Jan 57	18 Jan 64
19 Jan 61	20 Jan 60	21 Jan 60	22 Jan 63	23 Jan 66	24 Jan 67	25 Jan 62
26 Jan 60	27 Jan 62	28 Jan 66	29 Jan 66	30 Jan 68	31 Jan 71	1 Feb 68

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 60	27 Jan 62	28 Jan 66	29 Jan 66	30 Jan 68	31 Jan 71	1 Feb 68
2 Feb 89	3 Feb 67	4 Feb 70	5 Feb 74	6 Feb 67	7 Feb 68	8 Feb 67
9 Feb 63	10 Feb 62	11 Feb 64	12 Feb 61	13 Feb 59	14 Feb 45	15 Feb 40
16 Feb 37	17 Feb 36	18 Feb 32	19 Feb 29	20 Feb 30	21 Feb 27	22 Feb 28
23 Feb 29	24 Feb 28	25 Feb 33	26 Feb 27	27 Feb 28	28 Feb 33	1 Mar 33

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 29	24 Feb 28	25 Feb 33	26 Feb 27	27 Feb 28	28 Feb 33	1 Mar 33
2 Mar 33	3 Mar 29	4 Mar 30	5 Mar 28	6 Mar 34	7 Mar 29	8 Mar 20
9 Mar 41	10 Mar 29	11 Mar 24	12 Mar 21	13 Mar 27	14 Mar 34	15 Mar 26
16 Mar 26	17 Mar 29	18 Mar 39	19 Mar 43	20 Mar 44	21 Mar 57	22 Mar 63
23 Mar 68	24 Mar 75	25 Mar 72	26 Mar 86	27 Mar 72	28 Mar 60	29 Mar 57
30 Mar 58	31 Mar 61	1 Apr 59	2 Apr 56	3 Apr 50	4 Apr 45	5 Apr 46

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 58	31 Mar 61	1 Apr 59	2 Apr 56	3 Apr 50	4 Apr 45	5 Apr 46
6 Apr 51	7 Apr 52	8 Apr 58	9 Apr 47	10 Apr 40	11 Apr 48	12 Apr 51
13 Apr 57	14 Apr 63	15 Apr 62	16 Apr 54	17 Apr 52	18 Apr 50	19 Apr 50
20 Apr 57	21 Apr 56	22 Apr 56	23 Apr 53	24 Apr 54	25 Apr 52	26 Apr 53
27 Apr 54	28 Apr 54	29 Apr 55	30 Apr 56	1 May 53	2 May 46	3 May 44

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 54	28 Apr 54	29 Apr 55	30 Apr 56	1 May 53	2 May 46	3 May 44
4 May 46	5 May 54	6 May 61	7 May 67	8 May 68	9 May 70	10 May 71
11 May 65	12 May 64	13 May 66	14 May 67	15 May 63	16 May 65	17 May 64
18 May 64	19 May 65	20 May 63	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
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Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

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Polokwane

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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RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

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Moderate

6xabove Standard

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Moderate

5xabove Standard

Standerton, South Africa

Moderate

5xabove Standard

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Moderate

5xabove Standard

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Volksrust, South Africa

Moderate

4xabove Standard

Sandton, South Africa

Moderate

4xabove Standard

Polokwane, South Africa

Moderate

4xabove Standard

10.

Lebowakgomo, South Africa

Moderate

4xabove Standard

Last Updated: 21 May 2025, 08:37 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 Polokwane?

The current real-time AQI level in Polokwane is 64 (Moderate). This was last updated 2025-05-21 10:24:09 PM (Local Time).

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

The best AQI level was 52 (Moderate) at 3:09 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI level was 73 (Moderate) at 10:39 PM, May 20, 2025 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI levels in Polokwane have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 73 at 10:39 PM, May 20, 2025 (Local Time), lowest 52 at 3:09 PM (Local Time).

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

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