Worst air pollution Bethelsdorp, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bethelsdorp is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (HCHO: 28.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bethelsdorp is fair. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (HCHO: 35.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bethelsdorp's air quality reflects its position in the Nelson Mandela Bay metropolitan area inland from Port Elizabeth, with vehicle traffic on the N2 and the surrounding mixed residential and light industrial character contributing local sources. The Coega Special Economic Zone's industrial complex to the northeast and the Port Elizabeth harbour to the south contribute regional background industrial emissions, while the Indian Ocean sea breezes generally provide ventilation toward the coastal urban areas on most days.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Fair
28.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
28.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
35.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
32.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Bethelsdorp right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bethelsdorp is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (HCHO: 28.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bethelsdorp?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bethelsdorp will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (HCHO: 35.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bethelsdorp?
Air quality at Bethelsdorp tends to be slightly worse during the drier winter months, when reduced rainfall allows dust and local emissions to persist longer than usual around the town. From spring onward, increasing rainfall and the region's transitional climate between the Cape and the summer-rainfall interior generally bring clearer, more consistent conditions through summer.
Are air quality levels in Bethelsdorp based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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