Worst air pollution Addo Elephant National Park - Gqeberha, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Addo Elephant National Park is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 and HCHO are fair; NO2, O3, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 51.1/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Addo Elephant National Park is moderate. PM10 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 47.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Addo Elephant National Park lies roughly 50 km north-northeast of Gqeberha. Addo Elephant National Park's air quality reflects its Eastern Cape setting, with vehicle traffic and mixed farming and light industrial activity contributing modest local sources of pollution. The transitional climate between the Cape's winter rains and the summer-rainfall interior generally supports reasonable dispersal, aside from occasional still mornings. Conditions like these are common across this part of the Eastern Cape.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
51.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
51.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
44.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
47.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
47.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
42.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Addo Elephant National Park right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Addo Elephant National Park is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 51.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 51.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Addo Elephant National Park?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Addo Elephant National Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 47.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (PM2.5: 47.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Addo Elephant National Park?
At Addo Elephant National Park, the driest winter months usually bring the year's poorest air quality, as lower rainfall lets dust and emissions from mixed farming and light industrial activity linger longer than in wetter periods. Conditions typically improve from spring through summer as rainfall increases and clears the air, a seasonal pattern typical of this Eastern Cape climate zone.
Are air quality levels in Addo Elephant National Park 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 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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