Worst air pollution Craighall - Johannesburg, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Craighall is moderate. AQI, O3, SO2, HCHO, and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (HCHO: 57.2/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Craighall is moderate. PM2.5 increases to moderate; NO2 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (SO2: 58.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The Highveld plateau setting around Craighall means vehicle traffic and government, finance, and commercial operations are never far from the air quality picture, particularly once winter's still mornings set in. From spring onward, wind and rain reliably take over the job of clearing the air. Nearby towns on the plateau tend to see similar conditions.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
57.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
39.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
46.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
47.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
57.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
41.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Moderate
58.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
45.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
53.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
48.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
58.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
52.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
50.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Craighall right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Craighall is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 57.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (HCHO: 57.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Craighall?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Craighall will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 58.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (SO2: 58.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Craighall?
Air quality at Craighall is most likely to dip during the dry winter months from May to August, when temperature inversions trap emissions from government, finance, and commercial operations close to the ground on still mornings. Conditions improve markedly once summer rains arrive from November, as stronger winds clear the plateau air, a seasonal pattern typical of the wider Highveld plateau.
Are air quality levels in Craighall 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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