Worst air pollution Kimberley, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Kimberley is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 and NO2 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 47.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Kimberley is moderate. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 44.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kimberley's air quality in the Northern Cape reflects the flat Highveld plateau position at 1,197 metres, with vehicle traffic on the N12 and the legacy De Beers diamond mining operations generating dust from the famous Big Hole and surrounding mine tailings. The open Karoo semi-arid landscape generally allows good wind dispersal on most days, while the mining dust represents the most distinctive local PM10 source.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
47.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
47.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
32.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.8/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
43.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kimberley right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Kimberley is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 47.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM1: 47.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kimberley?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Kimberley will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM2.5: 44.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kimberley?
Air quality at Kimberley stays good for most of the year given the region's remoteness and sparse population, though dry, windy spells in late winter and spring can occasionally stir up dust from the surrounding arid landscape. Conditions generally settle again once the wind drops or the brief rainy season arrives across the wider Karoo.
Are air quality levels in Kimberley 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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