Worst air pollution Serengeti Estates – Signature Course - Johannesburg, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Serengeti Estates – Signature Course is medium. AQI, PM2.5, O3, HCHO, and PM1 are medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 57.6/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Serengeti Estates – Signature Course is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 decreases to good; O3 increases to fair; HCHO increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; 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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Serengeti Estates' air quality reflects its position near Kempton Park on Johannesburg's East Rand, close to OR Tambo International Airport, with aircraft and vehicle traffic contributing noticeable local sources. The Highveld's elevation and frequent summer thunderstorms provide periodic ventilation, though winter inversions can allow regional pollution to settle over the East Rand.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
57.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
6.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Medium
52.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
48.4/100
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
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
22.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Serengeti Estates – Signature Course right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Serengeti Estates – Signature Course is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 57.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 57.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Serengeti Estates – Signature Course?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Serengeti Estates – Signature Course will be worse than 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 Serengeti Estates – Signature Course?
Because Serengeti sits close to OR Tambo International, golfers occasionally notice aircraft-related haze layered over the usual East Rand traffic pollution, particularly during calm winter mornings. Summer's thunderstorms from November onward generally scrub the air clean within hours, making afternoon rounds the more comfortable choice later in the year.
Are air quality levels in Serengeti Estates – Signature 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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