Worst air pollution George, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in George is fair. AQI, NO2, and SO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 25.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in George is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 26.6/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
25.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
25.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
26.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
21.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in George right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in George is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 25.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 25.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in George?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in George will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 26.6/100).
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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