Worst air pollution Brits, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Brits is fair. O3 and HCHO are fair; AQI, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (SO2: 58.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Brits is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to good; HCHO decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 42.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Brits's air quality reflects the Hartbeespoort dam basin in the North West province, with vehicle traffic on the N4 and surrounding Vanadium Resources and platinum mining operations generating elevated PM10 and heavy metals alongside primary vehicle sources. Winter Highveld temperature inversions concentrate mining dust and vehicle emissions across the plateau, while the Magaliesberg mountain range creates dramatic topographic variation and the mining legacy represents the most distinctive local PM10 source throughout the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Medium
58.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
45.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
48.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
58.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
26.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
49.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Medium
42.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
28.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
20.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
34.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Brits right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Brits is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 36.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (SO2: 58.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brits?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Brits will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 34.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 42.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Brits?
Air quality at Brits is most likely to dip during the dry winter months from May to August, when dust and smoke from seasonal burning can build up on still, windless days across the bushveld. Conditions generally improve from November onward as the summer rains settle dust and wash pollutants from the air throughout the region.
Are air quality levels in Brits 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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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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