Worst air pollution Fancourt – The Links - George, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Fancourt – The Links is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 19.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Fancourt – The Links is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 17.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Fancourt The Links air quality benefits from its exceptional Garden Route George coastal plain position with the Outeniqua Mountains rising dramatically inland, with consistent Indian Ocean and Knysna coastal breezes providing outstanding ventilation. The Garden Route's clean maritime air and the mountain backdrop create excellent natural ventilation and Fancourt generally maintains outstanding conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Good

19.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Good

17.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

17.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

13.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Fancourt – The Links right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Fancourt – The Links is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 19.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 19.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fancourt – The Links?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Fancourt – The Links will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 17.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Fancourt – The Links?

Golfers at Fancourt – The Links are most likely to notice reduced air quality when pollen from fynbos, pine plantation, and oak peaks, or on hot, still days when local emissions build up; regional road traffic is a modest local source. The Garden Route's temperate, year-round rainfall climate produces a milder pollen season than the drier Cape further west. The forested Garden Route setting generally provides good natural filtration and ventilation.

Are air quality levels in Fancourt – The Links 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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