Franklin Game Reserve, Bloemfontein Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (11 October): Air quality in Franklin Game Reserve is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10, NO2, and O3 are fair; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM1: 43.0/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026): Air quality in Franklin Game Reserve is moderate. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM1: 41.5/100).
Explore Forecasts
Get More in Our App
Local pollen and air quality forecasts, interactive pollen maps and route profiles
Features and forecast availability vary by region.
Air Quality
Today - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 43.0/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 41.4/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 20.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 21.0/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 28.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 9.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 12.9/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Moderate | 43.0/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 41.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 40.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 17.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 23.9/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 27.9/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 7.6/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 7.8/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Moderate | 41.5/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this location in Bloemfontein, dense development means road traffic is the main local source of nitrogen dioxide and fine particles. Pockets of trees and green space help filter a small share of the particles from traffic. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally.
Particle levels tend to be highest from June to August, when home heating and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around 8°C can leave a light winter haze over the city. Warm, sunny weather from November to March, around 24°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. Stronger winds around September, about 15 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
Get pollen & AQ on Strava
Follow your environmental exposure and performance with the free Airmine-Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
Resource Hub
Air quality forecast neighborhoods 11 neighborhoods
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Free State
Is air quality bad in Franklin Game Reserve right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall air quality in Franklin Game Reserve is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 43.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM1: 43.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Franklin Game Reserve?
On 12 October 2026, air quality conditions in Franklin Game Reserve will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 41.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM1: 41.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Franklin Game Reserve?
Particle levels tend to be highest from June to August, when home heating and traffic add more emissions and cold, calm spells at around 8°C can leave a light winter haze over the city. Warm, sunny weather from November to March, around 24°C at its peak, raises afternoon ozone levels. Stronger winds around September, about 15 km/h on average, usually bring some of the cleanest air of the year.
Are air quality levels in Franklin Game Reserve 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |