Worst air pollution Ebotse Links – Championship Course - Johannesburg, today and tomorrow
Today (19 July): Air quality in Ebotse Links – Championship Course is fair. PM2.5, NO2, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; AQI and SO2 are medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 41.0/100).
Tomorrow (20 July 2026): Air quality in Ebotse Links – Championship Course is fair. PM2.5 decreases to medium; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 44.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ebotse Links' air quality reflects its position near Benoni on Johannesburg's East Rand, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the area's mining heritage contributing modest local sources. The Highveld's elevation and frequent summer thunderstorms provide periodic ventilation, while winter's stiller, cooler air can allow pollution to linger over the East Rand basin.
Today - 19 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
41.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
28.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
32.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 20 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
44.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
44.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
38.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ebotse Links – Championship Course right now?
On 19 July 2026, overall air quality in Ebotse Links – Championship Course is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 41.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ebotse Links – Championship Course?
On 20 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ebotse Links – Championship Course will be similar to today, with HCHO forecast at fair at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (SO2: 44.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ebotse Links – Championship Course?
Ebotse's East Rand setting near Benoni carries a mining legacy that can still be felt as fine dust on dry, windy winter days, on top of the area's regular commuter traffic. The summer rains from November are particularly effective here at settling dust and clearing the air for golf.
Are air quality levels in Ebotse Links – Championship Course 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: 19 July 2026 at 21:31 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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