Worst air pollution Ebotse Links – Championship Course - Johannesburg, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Ebotse Links – Championship Course is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI, PM2.5, O3, SO2, HCHO, and PM1 are medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 57.6/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Ebotse Links – Championship Course is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 decreases to good; NO2 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to good; HCHO increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 24.7/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Medium

57.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

45.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

18.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

31.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

57.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Medium

46.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Medium

52.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

50.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

24.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

11.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

24.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

17.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Fair

22.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Ebotse Links – Championship Course right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Ebotse Links – Championship Course is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 31.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 57.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ebotse Links – Championship Course?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Ebotse Links – Championship Course will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 24.7/100).

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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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