Worst air pollution Bloemfontein Golf Club - Bloemfontein, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Bloemfontein Golf Club is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 52.9/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Bloemfontein Golf Club is moderate. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 48.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The Highveld plateau setting around Bloemfontein Golf Club means vehicle traffic and maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations are never far from the air quality picture, particularly once winter's still mornings set in. From spring onward, wind and rain reliably take over the job of clearing the air. Nearby towns on the plateau tend to see similar conditions.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
52.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
52.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
27.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
52.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
48.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
47.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.9/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
48.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bloemfontein Golf Club right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Bloemfontein Golf Club is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 52.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 52.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bloemfontein Golf Club?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Bloemfontein Golf Club will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 48.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 48.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bloemfontein Golf Club?
Golfers at Bloemfontein Golf Club are most likely to notice reduced air quality on still winter mornings, when temperature inversions trap emissions from maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations close to the ground; regional road traffic is a modest additional source. Summer rains from November generally restore clearer conditions, a seasonal pattern typical of the wider Highveld plateau.
Are air quality levels in Bloemfontein Golf Club 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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