Worst air pollution Brits, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Brits is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 36.8/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Brits is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to moderate; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to moderate; O3 increases to fair; SO2 increases to fair; HCHO increases to fair; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 53.0/100). 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 - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
36.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
28.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
15.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
53.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
31.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
43.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
27.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
53.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Brits right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Brits is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 36.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brits?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Brits will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 53.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 53.0/100).
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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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