Worst air pollution Hermanus, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Hermanus is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 17.0/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Hermanus is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 17.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Hermanus lies roughly 90 km southeast of Cape Town. Hermanus's air quality benefits from its Garden Route coastal position, with consistent sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation across the region. Vehicle traffic and tourism and forestry operations are the main local sources of pollution, while the area's mild, moist climate generally keeps particulate levels low. Conditions like these are common along much of the Garden Route.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Good
17.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
1.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Good
17.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Hermanus right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Hermanus is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 17.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hermanus?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Hermanus will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 17.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 17.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Hermanus?
At Hermanus, air quality rarely varies much across the seasons, since consistent rainfall and onshore winds provide reliable ventilation year-round. The only brief exceptions come on calm days, when emissions from tourism and forestry operations can build up slightly before clearing away again, a seasonal pattern typical of the wider Garden Route coastline.
Are air quality levels in Hermanus 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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