North West Air Quality Index (AQI)

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution in South Africa

Last Updated: 07 Oct 2024, 04:47am

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Comparative Exposure with North West

24 hrs avg AQI

North West

South Africa
55

Current Air Quality in North West

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116 (CO)

PM2.5

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

North West - Cities Air Pollution Level

Status AQI AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Klerksdorp GOOD 46 46 28 11 16 13 35
Mmabatho GOOD 38 38 21 9 21 15 23
Potchefstroom GOOD 38 38 32 9 14 11 30
Rustenburg MODERATE 62 62 46 14 46 16 29
Brits MODERATE 74 74 38 23 34 15 30

Weather Conditions in North West

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What are the weather and climatic conditions in North West?
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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 North West

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How to protect yourself from air pollution around North West, South Africa?
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Wear Mask

Required
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Stay Indoor

Not Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

Required
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Family

Avoid Outdoor

North West Air Quality Forecast



Day

AQI

Weather

Temp.

Today

134

AQI

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Friday

134

AQI

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Saturday

134

AQI

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Sunday

134

AQI

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Monday

134

AQI

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Tuesday

134

AQI

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Wednesday

134

AQI

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South Africa - Metro Cities AQI

79
127
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
16˚C / 29%
38
41
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
17˚C / 26%
46
75
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
14˚C / 40%
55
78
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
20˚C / 59%

Historic Air Quality Graph North West

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Best

Oct 1, 2020

Worst

Oct 1, 2020

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Comparative Exposure with North West

24 hrs avg AQI

North West

South Africa
55


FAQs of North West's Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of North West.


The real-time air quality in North West is 55 (MODERATE) AQI now. This was last updated .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in North West is 13 (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 0.52 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at North West 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 North West 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 North West is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In North West, 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 North West is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.

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