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Sandton Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

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

Last Updated: 2025-08-21 07:39:15 PM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
64(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Moderate
pm10 :  55 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  16 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
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clear

22 °C

Clear
Humidity
Humidity8 %
Wind Speed
Wind Speed4 km/h
UV Index
UV Index0
Last Updated: 2025-08-21 07:39:15 PM (Local Time)
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Sandton

Major Air Pollutants

Sandton

PM2.5's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

16µg/m³

PM10's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM10)

55µg/m³

CO's Icon

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

781ppb

SO2's Icon

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

1ppb

NO2's Icon

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

7ppb

O3's Icon

Ozone(O3)

10ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data

Sandton

24 Hours
AQI
Sandton
AQI
.
20-08-2025Time21-08-2025
58
Min.at 7:54 PM on 20th Aug
98
Max.at 2:09 AM on 21st Aug

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

AQI
Year
.
AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2020
63AQI
2021
83AQI
32%
Rise
2022
78AQI
-6%
Fall
2023
68AQI
-13%
Fall
2024
66AQI
-3%
Fall
2025
64AQI
-3%
Fall
Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)
1%
Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedJuly, 2021116AQI
Least PollutedMarch, 202018AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Sandton's Locations

Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location
Status
AQI
PM2.5(µg/m³)
PM10(µg/m³)
Temp.(°C)
Humi.(%)
Moderate
64
16
55
17
35
Moderate
64
16
55
17
35

South Africa's Metro Cities

Air Quality Index

Brits City AQI

Brits

66

temp.24°C
hum.10%
Durban City AQI

Durban

62

temp.19°C
hum.77%
Johannesburg City AQI

Johannesburg

64

temp.20°C
hum.11%
Paarl City AQI

Paarl

44

temp.15°C
hum.77%
Polokwane City AQI

Polokwane

66

temp.22°C
hum.17%
Pretoria City AQI

Pretoria

65

temp.22°C
hum.12%

Air Quality Calendar 2025

Sandton

2025
AQI
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Jan
87
2 Jan
85
3 Jan
82
4 Jan
79
5 Jan
77
6 Jan
78
7 Jan
77
8 Jan
80
9 Jan
80
10 Jan
78
11 Jan
81
12 Jan
87
13 Jan
82
14 Jan
86
15 Jan
87
16 Jan
86
17 Jan
81
18 Jan
83
19 Jan
84
20 Jan
82
21 Jan
81
22 Jan
82
23 Jan
79
24 Jan
82
25 Jan
80
26 Jan
80
27 Jan
74
28 Jan
70
29 Jan
70
30 Jan
73
31 Jan
75
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Feb
76
2 Feb
79
3 Feb
79
4 Feb
78
5 Feb
80
6 Feb
83
7 Feb
82
8 Feb
82
9 Feb
82
10 Feb
83
11 Feb
86
12 Feb
84
13 Feb
77
14 Feb
63
15 Feb
62
16 Feb
56
17 Feb
55
18 Feb
54
19 Feb
57
20 Feb
53
21 Feb
49
22 Feb
51
23 Feb
51
24 Feb
44
25 Feb
50
26 Feb
44
27 Feb
39
28 Feb
38
March
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Mar
34
2 Mar
26
3 Mar
21
4 Mar
18
5 Mar
16
6 Mar
16
7 Mar
18
8 Mar
18
9 Mar
23
10 Mar
23
11 Mar
21
12 Mar
19
13 Mar
20
14 Mar
22
15 Mar
24
16 Mar
26
17 Mar
30
18 Mar
31
19 Mar
34
20 Mar
38
21 Mar
45
22 Mar
49
23 Mar
53
24 Mar
54
25 Mar
55
26 Mar
56
27 Mar
57
28 Mar
57
29 Mar
56
30 Mar
57
31 Mar
56
April
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Apr
55
2 Apr
55
3 Apr
55
4 Apr
54
5 Apr
53
6 Apr
53
7 Apr
52
8 Apr
52
9 Apr
52
10 Apr
51
11 Apr
51
12 Apr
51
13 Apr
52
14 Apr
53
15 Apr
54
16 Apr
54
17 Apr
53
18 Apr
53
19 Apr
53
20 Apr
53
21 Apr
54
22 Apr
54
23 Apr
53
24 Apr
53
25 Apr
52
26 Apr
53
27 Apr
53
28 Apr
53
29 Apr
54
30 Apr
54
May
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 May
54
2 May
51
3 May
50
4 May
50
5 May
55
6 May
60
7 May
64
8 May
64
9 May
64
10 May
67
11 May
66
12 May
63
13 May
67
14 May
66
15 May
64
16 May
66
17 May
67
18 May
66
19 May
70
20 May
67
21 May
62
22 May
59
23 May
58
24 May
61
25 May
66
26 May
71
27 May
70
28 May
73
29 May
76
30 May
76
31 May
74
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Jun
75
2 Jun
73
3 Jun
76
4 Jun
75
5 Jun
75
6 Jun
76
7 Jun
81
8 Jun
77
9 Jun
72
10 Jun
61
11 Jun
60
12 Jun
62
13 Jun
67
14 Jun
77
15 Jun
75
16 Jun
75
17 Jun
78
18 Jun
76
19 Jun
74
20 Jun
72
21 Jun
71
22 Jun
70
23 Jun
70
24 Jun
70
25 Jun
71
26 Jun
69
27 Jun
64
28 Jun
62
29 Jun
63
30 Jun
65
July
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Jul
65
2 Jul
69
3 Jul
73
4 Jul
70
5 Jul
71
6 Jul
73
7 Jul
69
8 Jul
70
9 Jul
72
10 Jul
73
11 Jul
82
12 Jul
86
13 Jul
81
14 Jul
80
15 Jul
80
16 Jul
89
17 Jul
102
18 Jul
102
19 Jul
88
20 Jul
73
21 Jul
62
22 Jul
70
23 Jul
64
24 Jul
70
25 Jul
69
26 Jul
62
27 Jul
58
28 Jul
55
29 Jul
59
30 Jul
66
31 Jul
71
August
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Aug
60
2 Aug
67
3 Aug
69
4 Aug
80
5 Aug
73
6 Aug
76
7 Aug
63
8 Aug
63
9 Aug
71
10 Aug
77
11 Aug
62
12 Aug
62
13 Aug
68
14 Aug
80
15 Aug
85
16 Aug
81
17 Aug
66
18 Aug
53
19 Aug
58
20 Aug
68
21 Aug
-
22 Aug
-
23 Aug
-
24 Aug
-
25 Aug
-
26 Aug
-
27 Aug
-
28 Aug
-
29 Aug
-
30 Aug
-
31 Aug
-
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+

Health Advice For People Living In

Sandton

0Cigarettes per day

Weekly 0 Cigarettes
Monthly 0 Cigarettes

Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

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

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn On
  • Car Filter
    Car FilterMust
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskMust
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Sandton

  • asthma due to air pollution in SandtonAsthma
  • heart due to air pollution in SandtonHeart Issues
  • allergy due to air pollution in SandtonAllergies
  • sinus due to air pollution in SandtonSinus
  • flu due to air pollution in SandtonCold/Flu
  • copd due to air pollution in SandtonChronic (COPD)
asthma due to air pollution in Sandton

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.

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.

Most Polluted Cities 2025

South Africa

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Standard Value

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1.

Lebowakgomo, South Africa

67
Moderate
4xabove Standard

2.

Lichtenburg, South Africa

66
Moderate
4xabove Standard

3.

Amandelbult Mine Town, South Africa

66
Moderate
4xabove Standard

4.

Polokwane, South Africa

65
Moderate
4xabove Standard

5.

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

65
Moderate
4xabove Standard

6.

Pretoria, South Africa

65
Moderate
4xabove Standard

7.

Alberton, South Africa

65
Moderate
4xabove Standard

8.

Roodepoort, South Africa

65
Moderate
4xabove Standard

9.

Springs, South Africa

64
Moderate
4xabove Standard

10.

Phalaborwa, South Africa

64
Moderate
4xabove Standard

Last Updated: 21 Aug 2025, 05:41 PM

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Air Quality FAQs

at Sandton

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Sandton?

The current real-time AQI level in Sandton is 64 (Moderate). This was last updated 2025-08-21 07:39:15 PM (Local Time).

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

The best AQI level was 58 (Moderate) at 7:54 PM, Aug 20, 2025 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The worst AQI level was 98 (Moderate) at 2:09 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

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

The AQI levels in Sandton have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 98 at 2:09 AM (Local Time), lowest 58 at 7:54 PM, Aug 20, 2025 (Local Time).

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

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

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