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Eastern Cape Air Quality Index (AQI)

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

Last Update: 19 Apr 2023, 11:05am

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Comparative Exposure with Eastern Cape

24 hrs avg AQI

Eastern Cape

South Africa
60

Major Air Pollutants in Eastern Cape

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475 (CO)

PM2.5

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

Eastern Cape - Cities Air Pollution Level

Status AQI AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
East London MODERATE 81 81 110 0 132 21 83
Port Elizabeth GOOD 38 38 28 5 28 20 88

Weather Conditions in Eastern Cape

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What are the weather and climatic conditions in Eastern Cape?
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Local Time

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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 Eastern Cape

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How to protect yourself from air pollution around Eastern Cape, 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

Eastern Cape 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

19
29
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
20˚C / 73%
63
86
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
14˚C / 94%
22
27
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
20˚C / 72%
6
5
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
19˚C / 78%
27
44
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
23˚C / 80%

Historic Air Quality Graph of Eastern Cape

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Best

Oct 1, 2020

Worst

Oct 1, 2020

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Comparative Exposure with Eastern Cape

24 hrs avg AQI

Eastern Cape

South Africa
60


FAQs of Eastern Cape's Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of Eastern Cape.


The real-time air quality in Eastern Cape is 60 (MODERATE) AQI now. This was last updated 11 months ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in Eastern Cape is 2 (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 0.08 times the recommended limit.

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

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

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