Worst air pollution Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course - Cape Town, today and tomorrow
Today (21 September): Air quality in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is poor. AQI and PM1 are poor; PM2.5 and SO2 are moderate; PM10, NO2, and HCHO are fair; O3 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 63.3/100).
Tomorrow (22 September 2026): Air quality in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; PM2.5 increases to very poor; PM10 increases to poor; NO2 increases to moderate; O3 increases to fair; HCHO increases to moderate; PM1 increases to very poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM1: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
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 - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Poor
63.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
56.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
37.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
40.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
2.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
31.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
63.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 22 September | Pollution peaks at 20:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
98.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
63.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
42.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
54.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
5.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
49.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Very poor
100/100
Other Landmarks in Cape Town
Sports venues in Cape Town
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course right now?
On 21 September 2026, overall air quality in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 63.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course?
On 22 September 2026, air quality conditions in Pearl Valley Golf Estate – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 PM (PM1: 100/100).
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.
Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in South Africa?
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 21 September 2026 at 08:52 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.
Some text on this page may be generated or summarised using artificial intelligence (AI). Wherever possible, AI-generated content is enriched with Airmine's proprietary data to improve its accuracy and relevance. However, AI-generated content may still contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.