Worst air pollution Rand Afrikaans University Fields - Johannesburg, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Rand Afrikaans University Fields is poor. AQI, PM2.5, SO2, HCHO, and PM1 are poor; PM10 is fair; NO2 and O3 are medium; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (SO2: 79.4/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Rand Afrikaans University Fields is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 decreases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; NO2 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to medium; HCHO decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (SO2: 41.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The Highveld plateau setting around Rand Afrikaans University Fields 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Poor
79.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
61.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
34.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
55.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
59.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Poor
79.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Poor
68.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Poor
71.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
41.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
26.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Rand Afrikaans University Fields right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Rand Afrikaans University Fields is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 79.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (SO2: 79.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rand Afrikaans University Fields?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Rand Afrikaans University Fields will be better than today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 36.0/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (SO2: 41.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rand Afrikaans University Fields?
Golfers at Rand Afrikaans University Fields are most likely to notice reduced air quality on still winter mornings, when temperature inversions trap emissions from government, finance, and commercial operations close to the ground; regional road traffic is a modest additional source. Summer rains from November generally restore clearer conditions, a seasonal pattern typical of the wider Highveld plateau.
Are air quality levels in Rand Afrikaans University Fields 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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