Worst air pollution George, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in George is moderate. AQI and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5 is fair; PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 44.5/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in George is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM1 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 23.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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George's air quality benefits from its position in the Western Cape Garden Route, with consistent Indian Ocean and Atlantic sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation across this scenic Southern Cape city. Vehicle traffic on the N2 Garden Route highway is the primary local source, while the Outeniqua Mountains to the north create topographic variation and the clean Southern Ocean air generally maintains excellent conditions, making George one of South Africa's cleanest urban environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
39.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
11.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
44.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
23.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
9.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in George right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in George is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 44.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 44.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in George?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in George will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM1: 23.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in George?
Air quality at George stays fairly consistent throughout the year thanks to steady onshore breezes and year-round rainfall along the Garden Route, with only occasional dips on rare still, windless days. Even then, conditions typically clear again within a day or two as the region's characteristic sea breeze and rain pattern quickly reasserts itself over the area.
Are air quality levels in George 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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