Worst air pollution Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course - Cape Town, today and tomorrow
Today (18 July): Air quality in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is fair. AQI, PM2.5, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 39.1/100).
Tomorrow (19 July 2026): Air quality in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is medium. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 decreases to medium; HCHO decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 43.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pearl Valley Golf Estate air quality reflects the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley wine corridor between the Drakenstein mountains, with vehicle traffic and vineyard and agricultural operations contributing modest local sources. The valley's mountain enclosure creates modest morning inversions, while the Cape's prevailing south-easter provides afternoon ventilation and Pearl Valley generally maintains good to moderate conditions for a Western Cape wine valley estate throughout most of the year.
Today - 18 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
39.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
31.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
36.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 19 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Medium
43.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Medium
40.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
43.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course right now?
On 18 July 2026, overall air quality in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM1: 39.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course?
On 19 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 43.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course?
Golfers at Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course are most likely to notice reduced air quality during the (southern hemisphere) spring pollen peak in September and October, or on hot, still days when local traffic emissions build up. The notorious Cape Doctor southeaster generally provides excellent ventilation, keeping conditions clear and comfortable through most of the summer.
Are air quality levels in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course 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: 18 July 2026 at 21:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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