Worst air pollution The Wanderers Stadium - Johannesburg, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in The Wanderers Stadium is moderate. AQI, NO2, O3, SO2, HCHO, and PM1 are moderate; PM2.5 is fair; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (SO2: 56.9/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in The Wanderers Stadium is moderate. O3 decreases to fair; PM1 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 53.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The Highveld plateau setting around The Wanderers Stadium 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
56.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
41.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
56.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
55.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
40.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
53.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
51.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
53.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
44.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in The Wanderers Stadium right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in The Wanderers Stadium is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 56.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (SO2: 56.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in The Wanderers Stadium?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in The Wanderers Stadium will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 53.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (SO2: 53.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in The Wanderers Stadium?
Golfers at The Wanderers Stadium 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 The Wanderers Stadium 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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