Worst air pollution UCT Rugby Fields - Cape Town, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in UCT Rugby Fields is poor. AQI and PM1 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are moderate; SO2 and HCHO are fair; NO2 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM1: 64.6/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in UCT Rugby Fields is poor. PM10 decreases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; O3 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 63.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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UCT Rugby Fields's exposed Cape position means strong, regular winds usually keep air quality favourable, with vehicle traffic and the city bowl, harbour, and southern suburbs contributing modest local emissions. Only on rare still days, typically in winter, does pollution build up noticeably before dispersing again. It's a fairly standard picture for this part of the Western Cape.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
64.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
43.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
43.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
46.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
33.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
1.7/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
27.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
64.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
63.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
39.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
39.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
2.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
29.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
63.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in UCT Rugby Fields right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in UCT Rugby Fields is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM1: 64.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in UCT Rugby Fields?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in UCT Rugby Fields will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 63.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM1: 63.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in UCT Rugby Fields?
Calm winter mornings bring the occasional dip in air quality for golfers at UCT Rugby Fields, as emissions from the city bowl, harbour, and southern suburbs linger without the Cape's usual wind. Spring and summer generally see the southeaster return, keeping conditions clear for play, a seasonal pattern typical of the wider Cape region.
Are air quality levels in UCT Rugby Fields 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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